Craftsman 917.27528 owner manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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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 poody, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, 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 de- scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1.With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

2.Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw securely.

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NeedleScrew

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

reconnect the headlight wire connec- tor.

Stop

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Throttle

Control

Cable

Control

Headlight Wire Connector

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

3. Choke should be closed. If it is not,

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loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

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917.27528 specifications

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