Poulan 184314 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 30
HEX
BOLT
KEPS NUT
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
TERMINAL
GUARD
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR
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.
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.
FIG. 29
FIG. 28
RETAINING
RING
WASHERS
SQUARE KEY (REAR
WHEEL ONLY)
AXLE
COVER
WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERY
FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 29)
WARNING: 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. If “jumper cables” are used for emergency start-
ing, 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.
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.