Craftsman YS 4500 917.28990 - Manual (Page 28)

REPLACING BATTERY
^WARNING: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals 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.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable (A)
then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS­
SEMBLY
3.
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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
4.
Raise hood.
Remove bulb holder from the hole in
the backside of the grill.
Replace bulb in holder and install 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,
prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
or
4.
Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
When replacing hood, be sure to re­
connect the headlight wire connector.
Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
First connect RED battery cable (B) to
positive (•+) battery terminal with hex bolt
and keps ñutas shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover (C) over terminal.
Connect BLACKgrounding cable to nega­
tive (-) battery terminal with remaining
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
Close hood.
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers ex­
pense, 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.
CARBURETOR
If your engine does not operate properly
due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your tractor to a Sears or other
qualified service center for repair and/or
adjustment.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust - damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set
for proper engine speed. Overspeed­
ing the engine above the factory high
speed setting can be dangerous. If you
think the engine-governed high speed
needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,, which has proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.
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