Craftsman 917.27623 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
4. Installnew batterywith terminalsin
samepositionas old battery.
5. Reinstallterminalguard.
6. FirstconnectRED batterycableto
positive(+) batteryterminalwith hex
boltand kepsnut as shown.Tighten
securely.
7. ConnectBLACKgroundingcableto
negative(-) batteryterminalwith re-
maininghexbolt and kepsnut.Tighten
securely
8. Closeterminalaccess doors.
9. Closehood.
KepsNut___
Terminaly exBolt
Access_ _>_ "
Door . _'_---- Positive(Red)
Guard _ "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 30 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.
Hood
Headlight Wire
Connector
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers ex-
pense, may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by an
authorized engine manufacturer'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 described
below before loosening cable. If adjust-
ment 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.
Idle Fuel Adjusting
Needle (If Equipped)
Idle Speed
Ad usting Screw
Throttle
Control
Cable
Stop
Screw
Choke
Control
27 Clamp Screw