Poulan PRFT22H48A To Remove Wheel for Repairs, To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 31)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.

•Repair tire and reassemble.

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

•Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

•Block rear axle securely.

•Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

•Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

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.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

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

•RED cable last from both batteries.

“POSITIVE”

(+)

“NEGATIVE” (-)

 

 

L.H. PANEL

 

 

BOLT

FIG. 32

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 31

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 32)

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:

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 33)

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 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.

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

KEPS NUT

HEX BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

•

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.

TERMINAL GUARD

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

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FIG. 33

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Contents PRGT22H48A IV. Service General OperationII. Slope Operation III. ChildrenSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs To Attach Nose Roller See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor Engine Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Belt RemovalTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigTo Adjust Carburetor Other Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor - Model Number PRGT22H48AElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Ground Drive 149Repair Parts Steering Assembly Adapter, Wheel Steering Engine Spark Arrester KITScrew Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4 Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionLift Assembly Mower Deck Repair Parts Decals Wheels & TiresService Notes Service Notes Service Notes Limited Warranty CUT OUT This Is a Tted SLOParts and Service

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