Sears 917.258552 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGJNE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY
See Fig, 29}
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive ga_;;e$oKeep spat'ks, frame
and smok[r_g _¢_ater/als away fror_ bat=
teries. Always west eye p[oteotion
when arour_d batter_s.
If your battery is too wes_k to start the engine, it should be
recharged, if "jumper cabtes" are used 'for emergency
starting, fottow 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 STAR_ OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
= Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminat of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassi&
= Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (_) terminal of fully charged battery,
= 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.
POSiTiVE TERMINAL
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CABLES
CHARGED
BATTERY
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
Raisehood.
Puit bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grilt.
° Reptace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the ho_e in the backside of the grill
Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorty, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section of this manuat,
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive4ype plug-in fuse. "The
fuse hotder is located behind the dash,
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 30)
* Raise hood.
- Unsnap headlight wire connector.
, Stand in front of tractor. G rasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
- To replace, reverse above procedures.
HOOD
HEADUGHT
WIRE
\ CONNECTOR
FIG. 30
FIGo29
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