Ariens 936038 Operator's Manual page 23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING BATTERY (
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 securely.
SEAT PAN
TERMINAL
COVER
POSITIVE
(RED)
02603
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 Fig. 35
02602
NUT
BOLT
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
Fig. 35
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. 36)
• 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.
03075
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 neces-
sary, see engine manual.
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.
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HOOD
HEADLIGHT
CONNECTOR
Fig. 36
WIRE