Craftsman 917.28922 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
2. DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirstthen
RED batterycableand carefullyremove
batteryfrom tractor.
3. Installnewbatterywithterminalsinsame
positionas old battery.
4. Firstconnect RED batterycable to posi-
tive (+)terminal with hex bolt and keps
nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide
terminal cover overterminal
5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative(-)terminal with remaininghex
boltand keps nut. Tighten securely.
Terminal
Keps
Cover Nut
Hex
Bolt
TO REMOVE HOOD & GRILL ASSEMBLY
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
Positive
(Red)
Cable
Negative (Black)
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.
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. If adjustment
is necessary, see engine manual.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be neces-
sary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine
manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has been preset at the 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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