Poulan Pro 197022, Operator'S Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FIG. 26

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 
(See Fig. 27)

•      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.

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.

KEPS 
NUT

HEX 
BOLT

POSITIVE (RED) 
CABLE

NEGATIVE 
(BLACK) CABLE

TER MI NAL 
COVER

FIG. 25

SEAT PAN

REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 25 and 26)

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 connect-
ing battery, remove metal bracelets, 
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected 
fi rst to prevent sparking from ac ci -
den tal grounding.

•      Lift seat pan to raised position.
•      Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst 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 hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. 
Slide terminal cover over terminal.

•     Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-

 mi nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten 
se cure ly.

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HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR

HOOD

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 engne 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.

FIG. 27

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.  The 
fuse holder is located behind the dash.