Craftsman 917.27499 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Adjustment Sleeves
Jam Nuts
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL-
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ringsecurely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
REAR WHEEL -
1. Block rear axle securely.
2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow
wheel removal
3. Repair tim and reassemble. Replace
and tighten hub bolts securely.
Washers
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NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BA'n'ERY
_kCAUTION: Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery istooweak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATI'ERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If"jumpercables"are usedfor emergency
starting,followthisprocedure:
IMPORTANT: YcdJrtractorisequippedwitha
12 voltnegativegroundedsystorn.The other
vehicalmustaJsobe a 12voltnegative
grounded system.Donot use yourtractor
batterytostart other vehicles.
TO A'[-i-ACHJUMPER CABLES -
t. Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the SLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
"PosCdve"_Negativs"
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REPLACING BA'I-I'ERY
ACAUTION: Do not shortbattery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminalsat
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal mustbe connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
1. Lifthood to raised position.
2. Remove terminal guard.
3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
4. Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
5. Reinstall terminal guard.
6. Firstconnect RED battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
7. Connect BLACK groundingcable to
negative (-Jbattery terminal with
remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
Tighten securely
8. Close terminal access doors.
g. Close hood.
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