Craftsman 917254920 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 17

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Q, C_Dck Muffler
inspect and replace damaged muffler and/or deflector as it
could create a fire hazard and/or damage
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DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, CYLIN-
DER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY
CAUSE BURNS.
10 Lubricate Pivot Points
Place several drops of SAE 30 oil at points where metal
parts move against each other See Lubrication Chart page
24
11 Starting Your Tractor With a Weak Battery
Ifyourbattery istoo weak to start the engine itshouldbe re-
charged if jumper cables" are used for emergency starting
follow this procedure:
NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES KEEP SPARKS,
FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS
AWAY FROM BATTERIES ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
AROUND BATTERIES
a. Connect each end of the RED jumper cable to the
POSITIVE(+) terminals ofeach battery (taking care
not to short against chassis). (Fig. 18).
b, Connect one end of the BLACK jum#ercable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery,
c. Connect the other end of the BLACK jumper cable
to the L.H. side panel bolt (Fig. 19) NOTE: KEEP
AWAY FROM GAS TANK AND BATTERY.
d. Disconnect cables in reverse order:
1. L,Hoside panel bolt (Fig. 19)
2. Negative terminal of fully charged battery
3. Positive terminals
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
BOLTS
SCREWS
STARTER
HOUSING
BLOWER HOUSING
J
AIR SCREEN
BOLTS
STARTER
POSITIVE WASHER WASHER
HEX BOLTS
(RED}
ENGINE
COOLING
FINS
FIGURE f7
NEGATIVE
NEGATIVE
CABLE
(BLACK)
PARKING
BRAKE
"ENGAGED"
POSI_ON
FIGURE 18
12 Throttle Control Cable Adjustment
Never attempt to change maximum engine speed° This Is
preset at the factory and should only be changed by a quail
fled service technician who has the necessary equipment
CAUTION: BEFORE ANY ENGINE ADJUSTMENT MAKE
SURE AIR CLEANER IS CLEAN° Remove air cleaner as
sembly while making adjustments°
a With engine off place throttle control in"FAST" po
sition
b Loosen clamp screw (Fig 20) Adjustthrottle cable
untilholes "A" are aligned in governor controlplate
and side plate.
c Tighten clamp screw
d If holes do not align repeat steps in throttle cable
adjustment, 17
"BRAKE"
PosmoN
"CLUTCH"
POSITION
CLUTCH/BRAKE
"DRIVE"POSITION
DISENGAGED"
POSITION
GEAR
SHIFT
LEVER
FIGURE 19
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