Craftsman 917.289251 Engine, Replacing Battery, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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REPLACING BATTERY

_IbWARNING: Do not short battery ter- minals 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 seat pan to raised position.

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

3.Install new batterywithterminals in same position as old battery.

4.First connect RED battery cable to posi- tive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps

nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal

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

(_ Negative "_ (Black)

. _ Cable

Positive

(Red) Cable

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 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.Thefuseholderislocatedbehindthedash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

,Raise hood.

2.Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3.Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides tilttoward engine and lift off oftractor.

. When replacing hood, ensure to recon- nect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

HeadLight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

TOADJUSTTHROTTLECONTROLCABLE

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 neces- sary. 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. Ifthe engine does

need adjustment, see engine manual.

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Contents Rrftsmrn SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ACraftsman Full Warranty TWO Years on Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation Safe Handling of Gasoline ServiceIV. Towing General SERVlCECustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSears Installation Service Repair ProtectionBefore Removing Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Check Battery From SkidCheck Tire Pressure ChecklistCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessH L I\1 Know Your Tractor THROTTLE/CHOKE ControlStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Move Forward Backward Ments To TransportReverse Operation System ROS Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine ADD GasolineMowing Tips Schedule General RecommendationsBefore Each USE LubricationTires To Change Engine OIL AIR FilterTransaxle Cooling Engine OIL FilterMuffler CleaningEngine Cooling System Spark PlugsImportant Tug hose ensuring connec- tion is secure Deck Washout PortTo Install Mower To Remove Mower03042tex FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUST- Ment To Level MowerBelt Removal Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT= Tery Tral AdjustmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays Replacing BatteryEngine To Replace FuseOther BatteryTractor Fuel SystemProblem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Will not StartProblem Level mower deckLoss OFFSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXDOS Aiios Para EL Equipo Tractor Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, ILAdvertencia Funcionamiento GeneralDvertencia IadvertenciaOperaciones DE Servicio Generales III, NinosIV. Remolque Page Especificaciones DEL Producto Responsabimdades DEL ClienteMontaje Herramientas NecesariasPara Para Hacer Rodar EL Tractor Lista DE Revision@@@ Familiaricese CON SU Tractor Como Usar SU Tractor MientoPara Ajustar LAS Ruedas CALIBRA= Doras Para Moverse Hacia Adelante Y Hacia ATR,SPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte DE LA Segadora Para Operar LA SegadoraPara Transportar CronometroPara Operar EN Cerros Remolque DE Carretillas O Otros AccesoriosAgregue Gasolina Antes DE Hacer Arrancar ELMotor Arranque CON Tiempo Templado 50 Y /10 C MASConsejos Para Segar Recomendaciones Generales Antes DE Cada USOATR,,S ROS TractorLlantas Cuidado DE LA CuchillaCorreas Para CAM Biar EL Aceite DEL MotorEnfriamiento DEL Transeje LubricacionLimpieza Sistema DE Enfriamiento DE AireFiltro DE Combustible EN Linea PRECAUCI6NManguera Puerto de Lavado Adaptador de Boq Instale LA Segadora DE CespedPara Desmontar LA Cortadora 03042tex Ajuste DE Delante a Atras Para Nivelar LA SegadoraRegulacion Visual DE Lado a Lado Regulacion DE LA Precision DE LadoRemocion DE LA Correa Controlar Y Ajustar EL FrenoControl DEL Freno Instalacion DE LA CorreaPara ADJ Untar LOS Cables D E EM Palm E Para Remover LAS Ruedas Para Hacer ReparacionesImpresion / Inclinacion DE LAS Ruedas Delanteras Para Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ Delantera Reemplazar LA Bateria DvertenciaPara Remover EL Conjunto DEL Capo Y DEL Enrejado Entrecierre Y REL¢SAceite DEL Motor OtrosSistema DE Combustible IDENTiFiCACION DE Problemas Identificacion DE Problemas SigueIDENTIFICACI6N DE Problemas Prdida de Impulsi6nPage Operacion Segura 15GRADOS MAXSe /r
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