Poulan 96042007000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 36)
WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi 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 ac ci den tal grounding.
Lift hood to raised position.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable (A) then RED
battery cable and carefully remove battery from
tractor.
Install new battery with terminals in same position
as old battery.
First connect RED battery cable (B) to positive
(+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as
shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover (C)
over terminal.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-)
bat tery terminal with re main ing hex bolt and keps
nut. Tight en securely
• Close hood.
Positive
(Red)
Cable
Negative
(Black)
Cable
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A
B
C
FIG. 36
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 se-
curely 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. 37)
• 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.
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HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
HOOD
ENGINE
TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is
nec es sary, see engine manual.
TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL
The choke control has been preset at the factory and
ad just 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.
FIG. 37