Replacing battery, To replace headlight bulb, To remove hood and grill assembly – Craftsman 917.273392 User Manual
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Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE {-) terminal (C) of
fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
Terminal
Cover
Weak or Dead
Battery
Fully Charged
Battery
REPLACING BATTERY
A
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RNING:
D
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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.
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Keps
Nut
Positive^
(Red) I
Cable
Negative (Black)
Cable
Lift seat pan to raised position.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
Install new battery with terminals In
same position as old battery.
First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and
keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover over terminal
Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb
holder securely back into the hole in
the backside of the grill.
4. 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.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder Is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS
SEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
4. When replacing hood, be sure to re
connect the headlight wire connector.
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