Poulan Pro 404164, Operator'S Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 30) 

 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 fi rst to prevent spark-
ing from ac ci den tal grounding.
•      Lift hood to raised position.
•         Disconnect BLACK battery cable (A) 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 (B) to positive (+) battery 

terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten 
securely. Slide terminal cover (C) over terminal.

•         Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat tery 

terminal with re main ing hex bolt and keps nut. Tight en 
securely

•      Close hood.

Positive
(Red)
Cable

Negative 
(Black) 
Cable

02954

A

B

C

FIG. 30

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 procedure.

03075

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. 31