Husqvarna 240440 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 44)
_ WARNING: Do notshort batterytermi=
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 cover.
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 cover.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Connect BLACKgrounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten securely
Close hood.
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
TERMINAL
POSiTiVE
(RED)
CABLE
Fig. 44
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.
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. 45)
Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand infront of tractor. Grasp hood atsides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
To replace, reverse above procedure.
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
Fig. 45
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.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset atthe factory and adjust-
ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary,
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.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor. See"PU RGETRANSMISSION"
in the Operation section of this manual.
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