Craftsman 917.28955 owner manual To Remove Hood & Grill Assembly

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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 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 (+) battery terminal 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.

TO REMOVE HOOD & GRILL ASSEMBLY

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

(_ (Black)Negative Cable

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine

repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

Positive

(Red) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.Raise hood.

2.Remove bulb holderfrom 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 tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram 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.

CARBURETOR

If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper

engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you thinkthe engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center,, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

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Contents CRI Ftsmrn SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ACraftsman Limited Warranty TWO Years on Tractor Days on BatteryGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceSafe Handling of Gasoline GENERALSERVlCE Product Specifications Sears Installation ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Repair ProtectionMower Front Wheel 1/40.D. WasherTo Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor Assemble Front Wheel to MowerINSTALL Mower and Drive Belt Disengage Belt tension rod K from lock Ing bracketCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position Check Brake System@@@ Service Reminder / Hour Meter Attachment Clutch SwitchKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Stopping Mower BladesEngine To SET Parking BrakeTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Move Forward and BackwardBefore Starting the Engine To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH= Ments Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EngineReserve Fuel Valve Operation Mowing Tips Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE ScheduleCheck Reverse Operation ROS System Check Operator Presence SystemTires To Clean Battery and Terminals Transaxle CoolingEngine LubricationTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR ScreenIN=LINE Fuel Filter MufflerDeck Washout Port CutionTo Install Mower To Remove MowerVisual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerMower Drive Belt Installation Belt InstallationMower Drive Belt Removal To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TeryTo Remove Hood & Grill Assembly Battery TractorEngine OtherWill not start Problem CauseCorrection Problemcause Loss of powerCutting Discharge Headlights not working If so equippedBattery Will Not When TurningEngine Backfires Tractor Is shiftedSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation INE Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXGARANTiA Limitada DE Craftsman DOS AltOS Para Tractores Funoionamiento General AdvertenoiaIII. NII OS Manipulacion Segura DE LAIV. Remolque GasolinaPage LA REPARAClON Especificaciones DELProducto API-SG-SLBarra Antioscilaci6nMontaje de la pieza De uni6n Deantera Rear Lift LinkPara Hacer Rodar EL Tractor Fuera DE LA Corredera Vea la sec=LA Corredera ParaInstale LA Segadora Y LA Correa DE TRANSMISI6N Taje DE LA Segadora Y DE LA Correa DE TransmisionInstale Primero LA Barra Anti Balanceo S Fije LA Pieza DE Union Anterior EPage Revision DE LA Presion DE LAS Llantas Revision DE LA Nivelacion DEL ConjuntoRevision DEL Sistema DE Frenos Jlista DE Revision@@@@ Familiaricese CON SU Tractor Istema DE Funcionamjento HaciaComo Usar SU Tractor MientoLA Segadora Funcionamiento Atras Usar EL Sistema DE Funcionamiento ATR,,SPara Operar EN Cerros Para TransportarAgregue Gasolina Para Operar DE LA Valvula DE Gasolina DE ReservaPara Hacer Arrancar EL Motor Arranque CON Tiempotem Plado 50/10 Y MASConsejos Para Segar Recomendaciones Generales Antes DE Cada USOTabla DE LubricacionTractor 4rmi Motor LubricacksnLimpieza Filtro DE Combustible EN LineaLimpieza DE LA Rejilla DE Aire Mmpieza DE LA Entrada DE AIRE/AREAS DE EnfriamentoPuerto DE Lavado DE LA Cubierta ImportantePara Desmontar LA Cortadora DE CespedPara Instalar LA Segadora Instalar LA Segadora Y LA Correa DEPara Nivelar LA Segadora Regulacion Visual DE Lado a LadoAjuste DE Delante a ATR,S Regulacion DE LA Precision DE LadoControlar Y Ajustar EL Freno Montaje DE LA Correa DE LA SEGA- DoraControl DEL Freno Para Cameiar LA Correa DE Impulsion DE Movimiento Desmontaje DE LA CorreaMontaje DE LA Correa Impresion / Inclinacion DE LAS Ruedas DelanterasPara ADJ U Ntar LOS CAB LES DE EM Palm E Reemplazar LA BateriaPara Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ Delantera Entrecierre Y RelesMotor CarburadorOtros Motor Sistema DE CombustibleAceite DEL Motor CilindrosProblema CausaCorreccion Estrangulacion ChokeIdentificacion DE Problemas ProblemaLas luz ces delanteras no est.n Solamente Ande Cuesta Arriba O Operacion SeguraCuesta Abajo Y no Atraviese EL Cerro 15GRADOS MAX Needmore Your Home

917.28955 specifications

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