Sears 917.259567 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
"POSITIVE" (+)
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"NEGATIVE" (-)
L.H. PANE_ t /
FIG.30
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.
o Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent itfrom starting.
Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section of this manual.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type p{ug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig, 31)
® 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 procedures.
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
{See Fig. 32)
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, proceed as follows:
, With engine not running, move throttle control lever to
fast position.
Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle. If it
is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pult cable back
until swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten cable
clamp screw securely.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 33)
The choke control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. Checkadjustment as
described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is
necessary, proceed as follows:
* With engine not running, move choke control (located
on dash panel) to full choke position.
Remove air cleaner cover, fitter and cartridge plate to
expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
, Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing
clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is
completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-
curely .....
Reassemble air cleaner.
CLAMP
QUARTER
CIRCLE _ _\
\
SWIVEL
FIG. 32
\X
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
CHOKE CLOSED'_ _,,,.._,-_
CH KE
_ X LEVER
CASING'I"
FIG, 33
FIG. 31 24