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Service and adjustments, Engine – Poulan Pro PB20VA48 LAWN TRACTOR User Manual

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REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 42)

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 seat pan to raised position.

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 bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide

terminal cover over terminal.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-

mi nal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten se cure ly.

• Lower seat pan.

Fig. 42

02603

SEAT PAN

NUT

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

BOLT

TERMINAL

COVER

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.

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. 43)

• 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. 43

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

HOOD

03079

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 engine manual.