Craftsman 917288523 tractor

User Manual - Page 26

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REPLACING BATTERY
n_asWARNING: Do not short battery termi-
byallowing a wren ch orany 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 seat pan to raised position.
2. Remove terminal cover.
3, Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully remove
battery from tractor.
4. Install new batterywith terminals in same
position as old battery.
5. Reinstall terminal cover.
6. First connect RED battery cable to posi-
tive (+) battery terminal with be_tand nut
as shown. Tighten securely.
7. Connect BLACKgrounding cableto nega-
tive (-) battery termina] with remaining
bolt and nut. Tighten securely
8. Lower seat pan.
Seat
Terminal
Cover\\ Nega_ve
(Black)
Positive
(Red)
Nut
Bolt
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-
in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind
the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD & GRILL ASSEMBLY
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, Ensure to recon-
nect the headlight wire connector.
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TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should yourtransmission require removalfor
service or replacement, it should be purged
after reinsta]lation and before operating the
tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in
the Operation section of this manual.
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTrLE CONTROL
The throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable, If adjustment
is necessary, see engine manual.
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holder from the hole inthe
backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and install 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
tractorto run poorly, stop running, or prevent
it from starting.
Check wiring.
factory and adjustment should not beneces-
sary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine
manual
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has been preset atthe factory
and adjustment should not be necessary.
However, minor adjustment may berequired
to compensate for differences in fuel, tem-
perature, altitude or load. If the engine does
need adjustment, see engine manual,
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