Craftsman 917.289280 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
REPLACING BATTERY
_WARNING: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
1. Lift hood to raised position.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable (A)
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 (B) to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely. Slide terminal cover (C) over
terminal.
5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminaI with re-
maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely
6. Close hood,
(_ Negative
(Black)
Cable
Positive
(Red)
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 section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plugqn fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
SEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connecter.
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.
t__ H°°dHeadlight Wire
" Connector
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ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
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 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. If the engine does
need adjustment, see engine manual.
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