Craftsman 917.27537 Replacing Battery, To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays

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2.Connectone end of the BLACKcable

to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C)of fully charged battery.

3.Connectthe other end of the BLACK

cable(D) to goodchassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE ORDER-

1.BLACKcablefirst from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cablelast from both batteries.

Weak or Dead

Fully Charged

Battery

 

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.

Seat

Label

Terminal

CoverKeps

Nut

Rex

Bolt

Positive (Red)

CableNegative (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.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

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