Craftsman 917.2754 owner manual Replacing Battery, To Replace Headlight Bulb

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If"jumpercables"are usedfor emergency starting,followthis procedure: IMPORTANT:Yourtractor is equipped with a 12 voltsystem.The other vehicle must also be a 12 voltsystem. Do notuse your tractor batteryto start other vehicles.

TOATTACHJUMPERCABLES-

1.Connectone end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE(+) terminalof each battery(A-B),taking care notto short againsttractorchassis.

2.Connectone end of the BLACKcable to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal(C) of fully chargedbattery.

3.Connectthe other end of the BLACK cable (D)to good chassisground, awayfrom fuel tankand battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

 

 

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Weak or Dead

Battery

Fully Charged Battery

REPLACING

BATTERY

 

_WARNING:

Do not

short 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.

1.Lift seat pan to raised position.

2.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

3.Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

4.First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal

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

Terminal

Keps

Nut _Hex

Bolt

Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.Raise hood.

2.Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

3.Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4.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 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

1.Raise hood.

2.Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3.Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

4.When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire connector.

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