Craftsman 917275221 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 30

For 917275221.

PDF File Manual, 64 pages, Download pdf file

Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
_ _anel _'
Bolt !
4. ,.L_ /
":-_5 - 5'
REPLACING BATTERY
='t
4_CAUTION: Do 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.
Positiveterminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
1, Lift hood to raised position.
2. Remove terminal guard.
3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully
remove batteryfrom tractor.
4. Install new battery with terminals in
same positionas old battery.
5. Reinstall terminal guard.
6, First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely,
7, Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with
remaining hex boltand keps nut.
Tighten securely
8. Close terminal access doors.
9. Close hood.
Termina_'_
Guard
Hex Bolt
_ _'sitive
(Red)
JI Cable
_"_ Negative (Black)
Cable
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 intothe hole in
the backside of the grill.
4. Close hood. 30
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Looseor damaged wiring may cause your
tractorto run poorly,stoprunning,or
preventitfromstarting.
Check wiring. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-infuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT
SPRING
1. While holding spring bushing with
wrench, loosen jam nut.
Turn adjustment boltclockwise to
extend springand reduce lift effortfor
heavier attachments.
Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise
for lighter attachments.
2. Retightan jam nut against spring
bushing.
IMPORTANT: Do not adjustfor maxi-
mum spring tension when using light
attachments such as a mower. Adjustlift
lever spring to aid in liftingattachment.
Do not overpower spring.When remov-
ing attachment, always adjust spring
tensionto its lowest position.
j AdjustmentBolt
Bushing
Attachment Lift
/ Spdng
Jam Nut
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3. Stand in front oftractor. Grasp hood
at sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff
oftractor.
4. To replace, reverse above procedure,
Hood
HeadlightWire
octor
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...