Poulan 271470 User Manual - Page 24

Seat Pan Battery Box Door Keps Nut Hex Bolt Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable 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 • 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. Hood Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE 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 from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position. • Check that holes "A" in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely. Governor Control Governor Lever Control Plate Holes "A" Clamp Screw Throttle Cable TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual. 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 the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service center/department, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. 24 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for Also, experiance indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using tractor will not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more. which leads to separation and formation CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of and engine while in storage. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. TRACTOR • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner Remove mower from tractor for winter products in the fuel tank or permanent storage. When mower is to be stored for damage may occur. a period of time, clean it thoroughly, • Use fresh fuel next season. remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable in a clean, dry area. alternative in minimizing the formation of • Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" fuel gum deposits during storage. Add in the Maintenance section of this stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or manual). storage container. Always follow the mix • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary ratio found on stabilizer container. Run (See belt replacement instructions in engine at least 10 minutes after adding the Service and Adjustments section stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach of this manual). the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank • Lubricate as shown in the Mainte- and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. nance section of this manual. ENGINE OIL • Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace are securely fastened. Inspect moving with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in parts for damage, breakage and wear. the Maintenance section of this manual). Replace if necessary. CYLINDER(S) • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint • Remove spark plug(s). surfaces; sand lightly before painting. • Pour one ounce of oil through spark BATTERY • Fully charge the battery for storage. • After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. plug hole(s) into cylinder(s). • Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug(s). • To help prevent corrosion and power OTHER leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent tractor to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. gum deposites from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, or tank during storage. 25