Craftsman 917.259592 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 29)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ateexptosivegases. 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
rectlarged_ 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.
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 (-) terminat of fully charged battery_
= Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tankand battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
= BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery
. RED cable last from both batteries,
"POSITIVE" (+)
"NEGATIVE" (-)
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
= Raise hood
Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
griiL
. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill
° Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorty, stop running, or prevent itfrom starting
= Check wiring, See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section of this manual
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type ptug-in fuse The
fuse holder is located behind the dash,
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 30)
° Raise hood
o Unsnap headlight wire connector,
° Stand infront of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor,
. To replace, reverse above procedures
HOOD
FIG. 30
FIG. 29
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