Lawn Mower User Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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-
minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
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HEADLIGHT
\ _ WIRE
CONNECTOR
TERMINAL
COVER
HEX
POSITIVE (RED) NEGATIVE
CABLE (BLACK) CABLE
FIG. 29
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood.
• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
• Replace bulb in holderand 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. 30)
• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand infront of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilttoward
engine and liftoft of tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedure.
FIG. 30
TO ADJUST THRO'I-rLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 31)
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment
as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment
is necessary, proceed as follows:
With engine not running, move throttle control lever
from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from
choke to fast position.
Check that holes "A" in governor control lever and hole
in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned,
loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes
are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.
GOVERNOR
CONTROLLEVER
GOVERNOR
CONTROLPLATE
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HOLES "A"
CLAMp THROTTLE
SCREW CABLE
FIG. 31
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been presetat the factoryandadjustment
shouldnotbe necessary. However,minoradjustmentmay be
requiredto compensate fordifferences infuel, temperature,
altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment,
see engine manual.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - dam-
age may result.
IMPORTANT:NEVERTAMPERWITHTHEENGINEGOVERNOR,
WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORYHIGH
SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS, IFYOU THINKTHE
ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING,
CONTACTYOURNEARESTAUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTER/
DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND
EXPERIENCETO MAKEANY NECESSARYADJUSTMENTS.
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