Craftsman 917.270711 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Hex Bolt
Positive Terminal
Charged
Battery
Negative Terminal
REPLACING •BATTERY
ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals 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.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent-sparking from accidental
grounding. '
Lift seat pan to raised position and open
battery box door.
Disconnect BLACK batterycable first
then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
.-Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
First connect RED battery cable to posi-
tive (+) terminal with hex bolt and nut as
shown. Tighten securely.
ConnectBLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining hex
boR and nut. Tighter_securely.
Close battery box door.
Seat Pan
Battery Box
Door
Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable
TO REP=LACE HEADLIGHT BULB
Raise hood.
Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the grill.
Replace bulb in holder and push bulb
holder securely back intothe hole in the
backside of the grill.
Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to run poorly, stoprunning, or pre-
vent it from starting.
Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-
gram in the Repair Parts section of this
manual.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY --;-
Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
To replace, reverse above procedures.
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers
expense, may be performed by any •non-
road engine repair establishment or indi-
vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-
formed by an authorized engine manufac-
26 turer's service outlet.