To replace headlight bulb, Interlocks and relays, To replace fuse – Craftsman 917.259561 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

“POSITIVE” (+)

"NEGATIVE” (-)

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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 of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 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.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 32)

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 to

fast position.

Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen

cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is
against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 33)

The choke 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 choke control (located

on dash panel) to full choke position.

Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air

cleaner.

Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing

clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is
completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se­
curely.

Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34)

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust­

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust­
ment may be requi red to COmpensate for differences in f uel,

temperature, altitude or load, if the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the mixture screw in (clockwise) de­

creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/
air mixture. Turning the mixture screw out (counterclock­

wise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a

richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT:

DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle

control cable and choke are adjusted properly (see
above).

With engine off turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise)

closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclock­
wise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns.

FINAL SETTING -

Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make

final adjustments with engine running and shift/ motion
control lever in neutral (N) position.

With throttle control lever in slow position, hold throttle

lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed
screw to obtain 1300 to 1500 RPM.

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