To remove hood and grill assembly (see fig. 37), Service and adjustments – Sears Craftsman 917.257720 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 36)

.

While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam

nut.

Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce lift effort (for heavier attachments).

Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at­

tachments.

Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOTOVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 37)

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.

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

SPRING BUSHING

ATTACHMENT
LIFT SPRING

FIG. 36

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