Craftsman 917.27316 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
If"jumpercables"are used for emergency
starting,follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT:Yourtractor is equipped
with a 12 voltsystem.The other vehicle
mustalso be a 12 volt system.Do not use
your tractor batteryto start othervehicles.
TO ATTACHJUMPERCABLES -
1. Connectone end of the REDcable
to the POSITIVE(+) terminalof each
battery(A-B),taking care not to short
againsttractorchassis.
2. Connectone end of the BLACKcable
to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal(C) of
fully chargedbattery.
3. Connectthe other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassisground,
awayfrom fuel tankand battery.
TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE
ORDER -
1. BLACKcablefirst from chassisand
then from the fully chargedbattery.
2. RED cablelastfrom both batteries.
Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery Battery
REPLACING BATTERY
_ILWARNING: Do not short battery
terminals 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.
1. Lift seat pan to raised position.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
3. Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
4. First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and
keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover over terminal
5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
Seat Pan
Terminal
Keps . _
Nut _ Hex
Bolt
Positive
(Red)
Cable
Negative (Black) Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb
holder securely back into the hole in
the backside of the grill.
4. Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause
your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or
prevent it from starting.
Check wiring. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
SEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
4. When replacing hood, be sure to re-
connect the headlight wire connector.
Headlight Wire
Connector
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