Poulan PRK17H42STB To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig, Replacing Battery See Figs

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 26

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 27)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Customer Responsibili- ties section of this manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHASSIS

CABLES

NEGATIVE

POSITIVETERMINAL

TERMINAL

CHARGED

BATTERY

FIG. 27

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 28 and 29)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

Close battery box door.

SEAT PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

FIG. 28

KEPS

HEX

NUT

BOLT

POSITIVE

NEGATIVE

(RED)

CABLE

(BLACK)

 

CABLE

FIG. 29

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Raise hood.

Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

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Contents PRK17H42STB Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersSafety Rules Table of Contents Steering Wheel Seat Unassembled PartsSlope Sheet HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingCheck Tire Pressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig Stopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETractor Engine Muffler Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCleaning Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRK17H42STBElectrical 2122KEY Part Description 170219Chassis 174619 Drive 39 74760648 Bolt 175461 175765175578 175556Steering Assembly 175118 175121175146 175553Seat Assembly 178227 DecalsWheels and Tires 178228Engine 101170805 Control Th/ch Flag 146 142 147 Mower Deck143 159 144 150 145 148 147 142165890X421 157109X421Mower Lift 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting GuideParts and Service