Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual To Start Engine with a Weak Battery, To Replace Headlight Bulb

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SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 29)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

and smoking materials away from bat- ateexptosivegases. Keep sparks, flame teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

rectlarged_ 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 -

oConnect 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 (-) terminat of fully charged battery_

=Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tankand battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

=BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery

. RED cable last from both batteries,

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

=Raise hood

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the griiL

. 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 poorty, 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 ptug-in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash,

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 30)

°Raise hood

o 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

"POSITIVE" (+)

"NEGATIVE" (-)

HOOD

FIG. 30

FIG. 29

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Contents RR r+Zli4IIii + Safe OperationSAFETYPractices RULESfor Ride-On Mowers Serial Number Date of Purchase Product SpecificationsModel Table of Contents Performance Engine MaintenanceAttachments Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Unpack CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower AssemblyConnect Battery See Fig Deck See FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessOperation LockERATmON See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Operate on Hills OperationTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsPurge Transmission ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig StartingMowing TiPS Mulching Mowing TipsCustomer Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Clean AIR Screen See FigTransaxle Cooling LubricationEngine OIL Filter See Fig CleaningCusto Responsibilities MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing Both Front Links Must be Equal in LengthTo Adjust Brake See Fig ServiceAdjustments To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Servnce AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Motion Control Lever To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-INICAMBER Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Interlocks and RelaysImportant Damage to the Needles To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Turned in TOO TightFuel System BatteryOther Engine OILPoints TroubleshootingProblem Correction TroubleshootingProblem Cause Schematic 111Repair Parts ElectricalKEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures KEY Drive UNC KEY Part NO. noKEY Part Description Steering Assembly REPAmR PartsSteering Assembly KEY Part NO, noPart Description Seat AssemblyDescription KEY DecalsWheels & Tires PartEngine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterDescripon EngineNO, no 161718 2O \ Tractor - Model NumberMower Lift NO. no Mower Deck Sqnk Part DescriptionTUV Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Cradle Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 ExhaustExhaust KEY Part Blower Housing and Baffles Engine Controls KEY Part NO. noAIR Intake KEY Part Description @---1 Cylinder HEAD, Valve and BreatherPart KEY Part Kohler Engine Model Number CVt5S, Type Number PS-41565Fuel System Description NO. noKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 Ignition Electrical OIL PAN LubricationCrankcase KEY Part Ignition Electrical KEY Part DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION Starting System KEY PartRvice Otes Page SE CE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operatron I1IIl Lll Illlll For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberOwners UAL Part Number