Craftsman 917.28991 manual Transmission, Replacing Battery

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REPLACING BATTERY

_WARNING: Do not short batteryterminals

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 hood to raised position.

2.Disconnect BLACKbatterycable (A) 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 (B) to

positive (+) batteryterminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover (C) over terminal.

5.Connect BLACKgrounding cableto neg- ative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

6. Close hood.

( _ Negative

 

(Black)

 

Cable

Positive

(Red)

CableA

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.Raise hood.

2.Remove bulb holder from the hole in the backside of the grill.

3.Replace bulb in holder and install 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 tractorto run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

Check wiring.

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

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 recon- nect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

TRANSMISSION

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for

service or replacement, it should be purged

after reinstallation and before operating the

tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

ENGINE

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, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has been preset at the factory

and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required

to compensate for differences in fuel, tem- perature, altitude or load. If the engine does

need adjustment, see engine manual.

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917.28991, 28991 specifications

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