Craftsman 917270773 lawn tractor

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Positive (+) Negative ()
REPLACING BATTERY
.&CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
objectto contact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands,rings,etc.
Positiveterminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
Lifthood to raised position.
Remove terminal guard.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully remove
battery fromtractor.
Install new battery w'dhterminals in
same position as old battery.
Reinstall terminal guard.
First connect RED battery cable to posi-
tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt
and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with
remaining hex bolt and keps nuL
Tighten securely.
Close terminal access doors.
Close hood.
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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
Raise hood.
Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the gdll.
Replace bulb in holder and push bulb
holder securely back into the hole in the
backside of the gdll.
Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to run poody, stop running, or pre-
vent it from starting.
Check widng. See electrical wiring dia-
gram 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.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand in front oftractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff of
tractor.
To replace, reverse above procedures.
nector
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 indi-
vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-
formed by an authodzed engine manufac-
turer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THRO'B'LE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary. Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. If adjust-
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
With engine not running,move throttle
control lever to fast position.
Check that swivel is against side of
quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable
clamp screw and pull cable back until
swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten
cable clamp screw securely.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary. Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. If adjust-
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
With engine not running,move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
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