Poulan PR20PH42STA owner manual To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig, Replacing Battery See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 25)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 25

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 26)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye pro- tection when around batteries.

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

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

“POSITIVE”

“NEGATIVE”

(+)

(-)

L.H. PANEL

 

BOLT

 

FIG. 26

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 27)

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 acciden- tal grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

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

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

•Reinstall terminal guard.

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

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

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

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 NEGA-

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

TERMINAL GUARD

KEPS NUT

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

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.

FIG. 27

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Contents PR20PH42STA Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Table of Contents Keys Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingInstall Mulcher Plate See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Battery Reverse Forward FastKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionMowing Tips General Recommendations Service DatesLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesTires Blade Care BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Engine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Attach Jumper Cables To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF Tractor Model Number PR20PH42STA SchematicIgnition Switch Wiring Insulated Clips PTO SwitchElectrical 175688 KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures Bracket Fender Drive Repair PartsTransaxle Order parts from Steering Assembly 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Unc 175553 Clip KEY Part NO. NO. Description EngineOptional Equipment Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsMower Lift Mower Deck Bar Adjusting Gauge Wheel Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service

PR20PH42STA specifications

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