Craftsman 917258870 tractor

User Manual - Page 26

For 917258870.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
,, Raise hood.
Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
o 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 of thls manual.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is tocated behind the dash.
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING
(See Fig, 35)
° While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam
nut.
o Turn adjustrnent bolt clockwise to extend spring and
reduce lift effort for heavier' attachments.
= Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at.,
tachmentso
Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING
TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN
LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.
WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST
SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.
SPRING BUSHING
e ATTACHMENT
JAMNUT LIFTSPRING
FIG. 35
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRt, LL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 36)
,, Raise hood.
° Unsnap headlight wire connector..
o Stand infrontof tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilttoward
engine and lift off of tractor.
, To replace, reverse above procedures.
HOOD
FIG, 36
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