To replace headlight bulb, Interlocks and relays, Service and adjustments – Sears Craftsman 917.257720 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 33) -

® Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

RETAINING
RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 33

REAR WHEEL-

Block rear axle securely.

Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Figs. 34 and 35)

A

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener­
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat­
teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

if your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If “jumper cables” are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT:

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH

A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A

12

VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA­

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery,

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panel
bolt on the left side of the tractor, away from fuel tank

and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER-

BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged

battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

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 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.

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