SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 29)

WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connect- ing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acci- dental 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.

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 30)

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.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

02141

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

KEPS NUT

HEX BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

FIG. 30

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec- essary, see engine manual.

TERMINAL GUARD

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad- justment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces-

FIG. 29

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.

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

sary, see engne manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment.

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Poulan XT24H48YT To Replace Fuse, To Adjust Throttle Control Cable, To Adjust Choke Control, To Replace Headlight Bulb

XT24H48YT specifications

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