Poulan 168301 - Manual (Page 19)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
rt" REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 25)
“ Block up axle eecurely.
® Renoae rexie cov'er, retrihirig ring and washers to
aliow wheel ren loval real 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.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 25
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 26)
A
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener­
ate 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. (See "BATTERY" inthe CUSTOMER RESPON­
SIBILITIES 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.
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 NEGA-
I iVE (-) 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, REvEIBSE ORDER -
« BLACK i;ab!e tirst from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CHASSIS'
'CABLES
CHARGED
BATTERY
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
FIG. 26
REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 27 and 28)
A
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 acciden­
tal 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 (-) termi­
nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
Close battery box door.
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