Craftsman 917288740 Garden Tractor

Operator's Manual - Page 28

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REPLACING BATTERY
_WARNING: Donotshortbatteryterminals
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.
Positiveterminal must be connectedfirst to
preventsparkingfrom accidentalgrounding.
1. Installnewbatterywithterminalsinsame
position as old battery.
2. Lift hood to raised position.
3. DisconnectBLACKbatterycable(A)then
RED batterycable and carefullyremove
batteryfrom tractor. _ Negative
Y
(Black)
Cable
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent
it from starting.
Check wiring.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
Headlight Wire
Connector
Positive
(Red)
Cable
4. First connect RED battery cable (B) to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt
and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover (C) over terminal.
5. Connect BLACKgrounding cableto nega-
tive (-) batteryterminal with remaining hex
bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
6. Close hood.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal
(left to right) when wheels are positioned
straight forward, remove steering wheel
and reassemble with crossbars horizontal.
Tighten securely.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holder from the hole in the
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.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-
in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind
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 recon-
nect the headlight wire connector.
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.
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. Overspeeding the engine
above the factory high speed setting can be
dangerous. If you thinkthe 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.
the dash.
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