Craftsman 917.27582 owner manual Replacing Battery, To Replace Headlight Bulb

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If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.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.

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Weak or Dead Battery Fully Charged 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 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 re- maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely

8.Close terminal access doors.

9.Close hood.

 

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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 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.

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Headlight Wire

Connector

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Contents Jcrrftsmrnj Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation Safe Handling of Gasoline ServiceII1. Children IV, Towing@@@@@ General ServiceRepair Protection Agreements Customer ResponsibilitiesKeys Carton Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyInstall Steering Wheel Install SeatTo Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for location Check BatteryCheck Deck Levelness ChecklistCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Checktire PressureReverse Neutral High LOW Slow Ignition ROS on Knowyour TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels Using the Reverse Operation System To Operate MowerOperating in Reverse Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsTo Start Engine Automatic Transmission Warm UPPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Fill in Dates General RecommendationsBlade Removal TractorOperator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROS Blade CareBatt E RY Clean AIR Screen AIR FilterEngine Cooling System Cleaning MufflerIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Remove Mower To Install MowerBelt Removal To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check Brake Belt InstallationTo Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust BrakeTo Remove Wheel for Repairs VER Neutral AdjustmentTransmission Removal Replacement MentReplacing Battery To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly Engine To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingCylinders BatteryFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause CorrectionStart Dirty Fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water ProblemcauseFast Problem Cause CorrectionTractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.275820 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,275820 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description J39 Tractor - Model Number 917.275820 Steering Assembly186093X428 Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number 917,275820Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels &TIRES KEY PartPart Description 1718 Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number 917,275820 Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Lo2/\ lo2lol RTV 20@ 1266A 305A PTO Kit Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationYour Home
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