Sears 917.257552 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig, 28)
o Block up axis securely_
o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not iose)_
Repair' tire and reassemble.
o •On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle, Insert square key.
= Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove,.
° Replace axle cover.
WASHERS
RING
AXLE
t
_"'_ SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 28
POSITIVE TERMINAL
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CHASSIS
CABLES
POSITIVE
TERMINAL NEGATIVE
CHARGED TERMINAL
BATTERY
FIG. 29
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
o 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.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig, 29)
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged,, if "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
, Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
° Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
o Connect the other' end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery_
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
° RED cable last from both batteries_
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 of this manual,
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, The
fuse holder is located behind the dash_
TO REtVIOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig, 30)
o Raise hood.
o Unsnap headlight wire connector,
° Stand in front of tractor_ Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
0 To replace, reverse above procedure,
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
22 FIG. 30