Craftsman 917.259172 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
See Fig. 30)
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 WITH A
12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES
o
o
TO
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
o Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not.to short
against chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery._
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery°
REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
L.H. PANEL
BOLT
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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
o Raise hood.,
o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
= 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.
o Check wiring_ See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section of this rnanuaL
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 arnp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 31)
o Raise hood.
. Unsnap headlight wire connector'.
= Stand infront oftractor° Grasp hood at sides, tilttoward
engine and liftoff of tractor.
To replace, reverse above procedures°
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
FIG. 31
FIG. 30
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