Craftsman 917.27499 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Guard
Cabte
Hex
Bolt
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 backsideof the grill.
4. Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged v_dng may cause your
tractor to run poorly, stoprunning, or
prevent it from starting.
Check wiring. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-infuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO ADJUST A'I-rACHMENT LIFT
SPRING
1. White holding spring bushing with
wrench, loosen jam nut.
Turn adjustment boltclockwise to
extend springand reduce lifteffort for
heavier attachments.
Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise
for lighter attachments.
2. Retighten jam nut against spring
bushing.
IMPORTANT: Do notadjust for maximum
spring tension when using tight attach-
ments such as a mower. Adjust liftlever
spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not
overpower spring. When removing
attachment, always adjust spring tension
to its lowest position.
Bushing
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
SEMBLY
1, Raise hood.
2, Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3, Stand infront of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilttoward engine and liftoff of
tractor.
4. To replace, reverse above procedure.
Headlight Wire
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replecement of
the emission control devices and sys-
tems, which are being done at the
customers expense, may be performed
by any non-rood engine repair establish-
ment or individual. Warranty repairs must
be performed by an authorized engine
manufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THRO'n'LE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttlecontrol has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should notbe
necessary. Check adjustment as de-
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
2. Check that speed control lever is
against stop screw. If it is not, loosen
casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cable until lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.
IdleFuelAdjusting IdlespeedAdjusting
Needle
Thro_le
Control
Cable
N_ _A_achment Uff
Spnng
27 ScreV_lamp
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Control
Cable