Craftsman 917.289071 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
REPLACING BATTERY
_ WARNING" Do not short battery ter-
minals 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.
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 remain-
ing hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
Seat Pan
Terminal Cover
Keps Nut
""_(4'- Hex Bolt
Positive (Red) Negati\ (Black)
Cable Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holder from the hole in
the backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and install 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 manual.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD & GRILLASSEMBLY
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
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. Ifadjustment
is necessary, see engtne manual.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be neces-
sary. Ifadjustment is necessary, see engine
manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has been preset atthe factory
and adjustment should not be necessary.
However, minor adjustment may be required
to compensate for differences in fuel, tem-
perature, altitude or load. Ifthe engine does
need adjustment, see engine manual.
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