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Ariens 936047 Operator's Manual page 20

42" gear tractor

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT:
YOUR TRACTOR
IS EQUIPPED
WITH A 12
VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12
VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO
START OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES
Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to
short against tractor chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
WEAK OR
FULLY CHARGED
DEAD BATTERY
BATTERY
Fig. 23
REPLACING
BATTERY
(See Fig. 24 and 25)
WARNING:
Do not short battery termi=
rials 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. Positiveterminal must
be connected
first to prevent sparking
from accidental
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-
minal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten securely.
Lower seat pan.
SEAT PAN
Fig. 24
TERMINAL
BOLT
POSITIVE
(RED)
Fig. 25
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
.?,ABLE
TO REPLACE
HEADLIGHT
BULB
Raise hood.
Pull bulb holder out ofthe hole inthe backsideofthe
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
(See Fig. 26)
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.
20
ENGINE
HOOD
/
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
Fig. 26
TO ADJUST
THROTTLE
CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-
essary, 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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