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Service and adjustments, Engine – Poulan 183247 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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. 29)

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.

FIG. 29

HOOD

HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 31

FIG. 30

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 30)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is
necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move throttle control lever to
fast position.

Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen
cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is
against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

SWIVEL

CLAMP
SCREW

STOP

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 31)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is
necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move choke control (located on
dash panel) to full choke position.

Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air
cleaner.

Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp
screw and move choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

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.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage
may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER
ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE
T H E F A C T O R Y H I G H S P E E D S E T T I N G C A N B E
DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED
HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR
N E A R E S T A U T H O R I Z E D S E R V I C E C E N T E R /
DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND
E X P E R I E N C E T O M A K E A N Y N E C E S S A R Y
ADJUSTMENTS.