Poulan PR17H42STD User Manual - Page 23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • 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. Slide terminal cover over terminal. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. HOOD SEAT PAN HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR TERMINAL COVER POSITIVE (RED) CABLE FIG. 30 KEPS NUT HEX BOLT NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE FIG. 32 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33) 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 LEVER GOVERNOR CONTROL PLATE FIG. 31 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. HOLES "A" CLAMP SCREW THROTTLE CABLE INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS FIG. 33 Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 33) poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. ment 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 TO REPLACE FUSE adjustment, see engine manual. Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 32) GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY 23 ADJUSTMENTS.