Murray MX17542LT Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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REPLACING BATTERY (See Figs. 24 and 25)
WARNING: Do not short battery
ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals
at the same time. Before connect-
ing battery, remove metal bracelets,
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from ac ci -
den tal grounding.
Lift seat pan to raised position.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.
Install new battery with terminals in same position as
old battery.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover over terminal.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-
mi nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood.
Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
• 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.
HOOD
HEADLIGHT WIRE
CONNECTOR
FIG. 26
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 26)
• Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
To replace, reverse above procedure.
FIG. 24
FIG. 25
SEAT PAN
KEPS NUT
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (RED) CABLE
NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE
TER MI NAL
COVER
ENGINE
TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is nec-
es sary, see engine manual.
TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL
The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-
just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is neces-
sary, see engne manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair
and/or adjustment.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.