SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 28)

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

 

02614

WEAK OR DEAD

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

BATTERY

FIG. 29

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30)

WARNING: Do not short battery ter- minals 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.

AXLE COVER

RETAINING RING

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

SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)

00663

• Lift hood to raised position.

Remove terminal guard.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery

FIG. 28

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29)

WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. 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 Maintenance section of this manual).

 

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.

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

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

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to

short against tractor chassis.

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

TERMINAL GUARD

KEPS NUT

02179

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

 

(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) 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.

FIG. 30

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.

24

Page 24
Image 24
Poulan PD20PH48STC owner manual To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig, Replacing Battery See Fig, To Replace Headlight Bulb