Poulan 177110 - Manual (Page 23)

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Retaining
Ring
Washers
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
Axle
Cover
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
• Repair tire and reassemble.
• On rear wheels only: align grooves in
rear wheel hub and 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.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If “jumper cables” are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 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.
Positive
Terminal
Chassis
Positive Terminal
Charged
Battery
Cables
Negative Terminal
Negative
Terminal
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustable on your tractor. If damage
has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-
in or camber, contact your nearest
authorized service center/department. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable 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.
REPLACING BATTERY
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 accidental
grounding.
• Lift seat pan to raised position and
open battery box door.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
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 to
positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and
keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten se-
curely.
• Close battery box door.
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Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank.
• Engine not “CHOKED” • See “TO START ENGINE”
properly. in Operation section.
• Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes
before attempting to start.
• Bad spark plug. • Replace spark plug.
• Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter.
• Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter.
• Water in fuel. • Drain fuel tank and
carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring.
• Carburetor out of adjustment. • See “To Adjust Carburetor”
in Service Adjustments
section.
• Engine valves out of • Contact an authorized
adjustment. service center/department.
Hard to start • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter.
• Bad spark plug. • Replace spark plug.
• Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace
battery.
• Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter.
• Stale or dirty fuel. • Drain fuel tank and refill
with fresh gasoline.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring.
• Carburetor out of adjustment. • See “To Adjust Carburetor”
in Service Adjustments
section.
• Engine valves out of • Contact an authorized
adjustment. service center/department.
Engine will not • Clutch/brake pedal not • Depress clutch/brake
turn over depressed. pedal.
• Attachment clutch is • Disengage attachment
engaged. clutch.
• Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace
battery.
• Blown fuse. • Replace fuse.
• Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check/replace ignition
switch.
• Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
• Faulty operator presence • Contact an authorized
switch(es). service center/department.
Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery.
will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals.
• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring.
• Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART