Craftsman 917.275013 Replacing Battery, To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, Engine

Page 26

battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and 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.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

BatteryBattery

REPLACING BATTERY

_,CAUTION: 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 hood to raised position.

2.Remove terminal guard•

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

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

5.Reinstall terminal guard.

6.First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

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

8.Close terminal access doors.

9.Close hood.

Keps Nut_

Terminal 1.-- f-

BOltAccess _%_'_ex

Door ,,_ I _ _,,,_*"_"_--_Positive (Red)

C ,e

_" _'_" _'Neaative _BI_

Guard _::- .r_egatwe (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 30 amp automotive-type plug-infuse. 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

reconnect the headlight wire connec- tor•

_'_

Headlight Wire

/ I _\ C(npector

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.

26

Image 26
Contents Icriiftsmiini SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ALimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryII. Slope Operation Safety is InvolvedGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Be sure the area is clear of other Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement SystemVideo Cassette Slope Sheet To Remove Tractor From Carton Unpack Check BatteryTo Rolltractor Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Brake System H L Knowyour Tractor Our tractors conform toHOW to USE Your Tractor Lift Lever To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Check Transaxle OIL Level EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning To Install Mower To Remove MowerAlternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentPrimary Idler Arm Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltReinstall Mower Drive Belt Remove Mower Drive BeltBelt Installation To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel Camber To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingFuel System EngineOther Engine OILCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Page Schematic TRACTOR- Model NumberTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor - Model Number Electrical1u8is5 Description Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresPart Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model NU Mber 917.275013 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 917.275013 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. noNO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number EngineKEY Paii Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Orgy DecalsWheels & Tires Tractor - Model Lift Assembly NumberMower Deck Pin Head Rivet Tractor - Model Number Transaxle Transaxle KEY Part NO. noCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankcase KEY Part NO. noTl to Not Illustrated Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionIGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part Description AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONStarting V6EM Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication Staring System KEY OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part DescriptionCrankshaft J Exhaust J Fuel Systemj Exhaust KEY Part Description CrankshaftFuel System NO. no Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours MY-HOME Anyal dayornight 800-469J63 U.S. andCanada