Poulan 161608 owner manual To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig, To Replace Headlight Bulb

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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

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. 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.

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 run- ning, or prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 27)

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CHASSIS

 

 

CABLES

 

CHARGED

 

BATTERY

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

 

FIG. 26

HOOD

HEADLIGHT WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 27

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Contents Model NO. HD145H42G Turn off blades when not mowing Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersMow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not use grass catcher on steep slopesProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesModel NUMBERHD145H42G Serial Number Date of PurchaseAdjustments BatteryMower Adjustment MowerContents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery See FigsInstall Seat See Fig Adjust seat before tightening adjustment boltAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Check Brake SystemCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessBattery Reverse Forward Fast UnlockedLock Locked Reverse Neutral High LOW Hydro Models onlyKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Transport See Figs Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level See FigADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionLubrication Chart Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBattery TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine BeltsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidClean AIR Screen See a Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditionsAIR Filter See a Engine OIL Filter See BCleaning MufflerSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigsRaise mower to its highest position To Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Block up axle securelyTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreliminary Setting Final SettingTroubleshooting Points OFF Schematic Because of THIS,Tractor - Model Number HD145H42G ElectricalKEY Part Description Harness Eng B&S 14 OHV DualChassis and Enclosures 159530 Chassis Wldmt 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 7418051274780616 19131312Drive 140607 Steering Assembly 140044 1927201610040600 124035X Support Shaft 126684XSeat Assembly Wheels and Tires LBD48LSB42 LAO18Engine Muffler Exhaust LT B&S 14HP IC OHV Lift Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger 159460139868 Arm Suspension Rear 3146R Retainer Spring 140302 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24Mower Deck 137729 Screw Hex Thd Cut Washer Hard Blade Mower VentedWasher 17/32 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge Transaxle Hydro Gear Model Number 142986 Housing, Lower 150778 75 x 1.25 x20 x 142937 Swashplate, Variable 142965 PinService Notes Service Notes Service Department Canada contactBox Orangeburg, SC 29116 USAOnly Ride UP and Down Hill CUTThis OUT Dotted Lines Slope

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