Craftsman 917.25693 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAnRS
(See Fig. 3!)
o Block up axle securely.
o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose),
Repair tire and reassemble.
On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key,
o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove..
o Replace axle cover.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
I
_ SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 31
TO START ENGINE WtfTH A WEAK BATTERY
See Fig, 32)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged.. If "jumper cables" are used for' emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITHA
12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOL'T NEGATIVE
GROUNDEDSYSTEM. DO NOTUSEYOURTRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES..
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
o Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) termina! of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis,
o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery°
o Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery_
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
o BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery..
° RED cable last from both batteries,
POSITIVE TERMINAL
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CABLES
CHARGED
BATTERY
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
FIGo 32
22
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse,. The
fuse holder is located next to the battery' box, accessible
from left rear wf_eel area.
UNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running or prevent it from starting.
o Check wiring. See the electrical wiring diagram in the
Repai_ Parts section of this manual_
TO REMOVE HOOD (See Fig. 33)
o With hood closed, remove hood spring from pivot
brackeL
o Remove left side and right side pivot.
= Lift hood off tractor..
o To reassemble hood, reverse above procedure.
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RIGHT SIDE PIVOT SCREW
FIG. 33
HOOD
SPRING
PIVOT
BRACKET