SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

00663

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY)

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).

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30)

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.

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.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

 

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

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

TERMINAL GUARD

KEPS NUT

02179

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

• 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.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY

02614

FULLY CHARGED

BATTERY

Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

FIG. 29

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Poulan PD25PH48STA To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig, Replacing Battery See Fig, To Replace Headlight Bulb

PD25PH48STA specifications

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