Poulan Pro PPR2042STA Poulan lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 22

For PPR2042STA.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig.
25)
Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ringand washers toallow
wheel removal(rear wheelcontainsasquare key - Donot
lose).
Repair tire and reassemble.
On rearwheels only:aligngroovesin rearwheel huband
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.
RETAINING
RIN(
AXLE
WASHERS
SQUARE KEY i
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 25
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. (See "BATTERY" inthe CUSTOMER RESPON-
SIBILITIES section of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow
this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A12
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 ofthe RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
Connect one end ofthe BLACK cable tothe NEGATIVE
(-) terminal of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUN D, 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.
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CHASSIS
CHARGED
BATTERY_
CABLES
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
FIG. 26
REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 27 and 28)
CAUTION: Do not short battery
terminals 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 acciden-
tal grounding.
Lift seat pan to raised position.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
Install new battery with terminals insame position asold
battery.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover over terminal.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal
with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
SEAT PAN
TERMINAL
CC
FIG. 27
NUT
POSITIVE' NEGATIVE
CABLE (BLACK) CABLE
22 FIG. 28
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