Poulan PXT15538 Manuale Utente

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FIG. 23
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy starting, use the 
following pro ce dure:
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 ca ble to the NEGA TIVE 
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
• 
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good 
chassis ground,  away from fuel tank and bat tery.
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 
DEAD BATTERY
FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY
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.
FIG. 25
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.
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 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.
REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 24 and 25)
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 se cure ly.
•  Lower seat pan.
02603
NUT
POSITIVE 
(RED) 
CABLE
NEGATIVE 
(BLACK) 
CABLE
BOLT
TERMINAL 
COVER
02602
SEAT PAN
Fig. 24
Fig. 26
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.  The 
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
02495
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR