Craftsman 917.270822 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Connectthe other endof the BLACK
cableto goodCHASSISGROUND,
awayfromfueltank and battery.
TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE
ORDER-
BLACK cable first from chassis and then
from the fully charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
"Positive" (+) ' Negative' (-)
L.H. Panel [_'--_/ /
Bolt
REPLACING BA'I-rERY
_CAUTION: 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, re-
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings ,etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
Lift hood to raised position.
Remove terminal guard.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully remove
battery from tractor.
Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
Reinstall terminal guard.
First connect RED battery cable to posi-
tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt
and keps hut as shown. Tighten se-
curely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with re-
maining] hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
Close terminal access doors.
Close hood.
Hex
Keps
Terminal
Door
Positive
(Red) Cable
Guard i Cable
TO REPLACE 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 into the hole in the
backside of the grill.
Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-
vent it from starting.
Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-
gram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 15 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located be-
hind 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.
ood
Headlight
Wirenector
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers
expense may De performed by any non-
road engine repair establishment or inoi-
vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-
formed by an authorized engine manufac-
turer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary. Check adjustment as oescrieen
below before loosening cable. If adjust-
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
Check that swivel is against side of
quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable
clamp screw and pull cable back until
swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten
cable clamp screw securely.
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