Interlocks And Relays - Poulan Pro 180278 Owner's Manual

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 NEGATIVE
(-) 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, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
"POSITIVE"
(+)
L.H. PANEL
BOLT
REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30)
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 hood to raised position.
• Remove terminal guard.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
• Install new battery with terminals in same position as
old battery.
• Reinstall terminal guard.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely
• Close terminal access doors.
• Close hood.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
"NEGATIVE"
(-)
FIG. 29
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR
TERMINAL
GUARD
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
(See Fig. 31)
• 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 procedures.
24
KEPS NUT
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
FIG. 30
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
FIG. 31
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE