Craftsman 917.272230 - Manual (Page 27)

REPLACING BATTERY
^CAUTION: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both tenninals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
1. Lift hood to raised position.
Remove terminal guard.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
Reinstall terminal guard.
First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with
remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
Tighten securely
8. Close terminal access doors.
9. Close hood.
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3.
Keps Nut
Terminal
Access
Door
Terminal
Guard
Positive (Red)
Cable
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4.
5.
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TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse hdder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
1 .
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3.
4.
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.
Negative
(Black) Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMP
CAUTION: When lit, the halogen lamps
get extremely hot. Hold lamp assembly by
the holder and do not touch the bulb.
1. Raise hood.
Disconnect harness from lamp
assembly.
Rotate counterclockwise and pull
lamp assembly out of the hole In the
backside of the grill.
Insert new lamp assembly and rotate
clockwise to lock.
Reconnect harness to lamp assembly.
Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to run pooriy, stop running, or
prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers
expense, may be performed by any non­
road engine repair establishment or
individual. Warranty repairs must be
performed by an authorized engine
manufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. Check adjustment as de­
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adjustment Is necessary, proceed as
follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
2. Check foat speed control lever is
against stop screw. If it is not, loosen
casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cable until lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.
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