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Poulan 161608 owner manual Service And Adjustments, TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig

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

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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Poulan 161608 owner manual Service And Adjustments, TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig, To Replace Headlight Bulb

Contents

MODEL NO. HD145H42G 14.5 HP 42 Inch Lawn Tractor Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and AdjustmentsStorage Troubleshooting Repair Parts SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersDO NOT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMODEL NUMBERHD145H42G SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEATINDEX CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full sizeParts bag contents not shown full size Parts packed separately in cartonASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYTO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKIDHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ASSEMBLYCONNECT BATTERY See Figs. 2 and INSTALL SEAT See FigASSEMBLY CHECKLISTASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig CHECK BRAKE SYSTEMOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR OPERATIONMOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigOPERATION TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigOPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 9 andBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE OPERATIONCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig ADD GASOLINEMOWING TIPS OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMISSION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSLUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE SCHEDULETRACTOR BATTERYCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BRAKE OPERATIONENGINE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESV-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig. 14A CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESAIR FILTER See Fig. 14A ENGINE OIL FILTER See Fig. 14BCLEANING CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMUFFLER SPARK PLUGSSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER See FigSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See FigSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENTFRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See FigSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See FigTO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig PRELIMINARY SETTINGTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine continues to runTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42G SCHEMATICREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GELECTRICAL 144925REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 GaREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GDRIVE REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GDRIVE Transaxle See Breakdown Hydro Gr ModelREPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42G 6244REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42G Wheel Steering Ayp/kelch BlkREPAIR PARTS SEAT ASSEMBLYBracket Mounting Switch TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GWHEELS AND TIRES DECALSREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINEREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GENGINE Mufﬂer Exhaust LT B&S 14HP IC OHVREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GLIFT REPAIR PARTS Wire Asm Inner W/PlungerTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42G LIFTREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GMOWER DECK 116REPAIR PARTS NOTE All component dimensions given in U.S. inchesTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42G MOWER DECKREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GTRANSAXLE HYDRO GEAR - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTS Fitting, O-Ring AssemblyNOTE All component dimensions given in U.S. inches TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER HD145H42GSERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY In Canada contactSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION