Craftsman 917.270732 owner manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, To Remove Hoodand Grill Assembly

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REPLACING BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not shod battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

•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 nut as shown. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

Seat Pan

Battery

Door

Box

Keps

NutHex

Positive (Red)

Negative (Black)

Cable

Cable

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.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 15 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOODAND GRILL ASSEMBLY

•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.

Headlight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and

systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

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 from slow to choke

position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position.

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Contents ICRIIFTSMIIHi Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pm, Mon- SatLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Slope Operation General OperationDo not ChildrenService Chine. Tall grass can hide obstaclesCustomer Responsibilities Seat Tools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Install Seat Shoulder Seat Pan BoltRemove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor To Drive Tractor OFF SkidChecktirepressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheckdecklevelness Checkforproperposition OfallbeltsH L Knowyour Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsBefore Starting the Engine AddgasolineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Check engine oil level Check brake operationRaise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Operator Presence SystemBlade Care Blade RemovalBattery Transaxle CoolingEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter Engine Cooling FinsAIR Filter MufflerCleaning To Install MowerInstall mower in reverse order of removal instructions To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentGroundUneV.T-EA Front LinksTo Adjust Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transaxle Gear Shift LeverTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAI-IERYTo Remove Hoodand Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbPreliminary Setting Final SettingAcceleration Test Idle Mixture valveTractor Fuel SystemEngineoil CylindersTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Engine valves out of adjustmentTroubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseProblem Cause Correction Schematic Tractor --MODEL NumberRemovable Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical Tractor -- Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -.. Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Steering Assembly T.,I UM - Muuil FIUMUP,.H 911.2/U/32Tractor - Model Number IOPTIONALSpark ArresterEQUIPMENT8113 Plug, Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing, Snap, Fuel LineTractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly KEYDecal, Replacement DecalsWheels Tires Decal, Hood, R.HTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 3219Inch = 25.4 mm Mower Deck Washer #10 Numbers Here ReplacementMST 206-545C Brake LeverScrew 1/4 20 x 1-1 /4 Screw 1/4 20 x 2 1/4Valve Overhaul KIT Manual Choke Systems Carburetor GA.SKETSET 1051 783A130A 95A 633A 117A 137A 276A 276A 5195A 117Aq105A 633 231A 137A O 51137AO276ABriggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 311707, Type Number 0132-E3 Tractor - Model Number 3RIGGS ENGINE-MODEL Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Au Canada pour service en franctais 800 488 1222 Anytime, day or nightDays a week
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