PD22H42STA Poulan lawn tractor

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 27)
I& WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gem 1
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
Ifyour battery istoo weak to start the engine, itshould be
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this manual).
If"jumper cables"are used for emergency starting, follow
this proced.ure:
IMPORTANT:YOURTRACTORIS EQUIPPEDWlTH A 12VOLT
SYSTEM.THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM.DO NOT USEYOURTRACTOR BATTERYTO START
OTHERVEHICLES.
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 ofthe BLACK cable totheNEGATIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end ofthe BLACK cable (D) togood
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.
WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED
BATrERY BATTERY
FIG. 27
REPLACING BATI'ERY (See Fig. 28)
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.
Firstconnect RED battery cable to positive(+) battery
terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.Tighten
securely.
Connect BLACKgroundingcable tonegative(-) battery
terminal with remaining hex boltend keps nut.Tighten
securely
Close terminal access doors.
Close hood.
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR
;NUT
HEXBOLT
i" POSITIVE
CABLE
GUARD
<, (BLACK)
CABLE
FIG. 28
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 holdersecurely
back intothe hole in the backside ofthe 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.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
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