Craftsman 917.27377 manual To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TE RY, To Attach Jumper Cables

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TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TE RY

_ILWARNING: Lead-acidbatteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

this manual)•

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•

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

BatteryBattery

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.

Hex Bolt

Keps Nut

Cable

Terminallegative

Guard _,L (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 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

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Contents Icrrftsmrni Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServicePage Sears Installation Service Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsSeat Steering WheelKeys Slope Sheet Tools Required for Assembly Howto SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelTo Rolltractor OFF Skid See Install SeatIf previously removed Install Mulcher PlateCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts@@@@@ Attachment Clutch Lever Used Know Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate On HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start EngineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations ChartBefore Each USE LubricationBlade Removal TractorTo Sharpen Blade To Clean Battery and Terminals BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Install Mower CleaningTractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingTo Check and Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral AdjustmentTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TE RY Replacing BatteryTo Attach Jumper Cables Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Remove mower from tractor for winter BatteryFuel System Engine OILIgnition switch Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Problem Cause Problem Cause Correction RED01115BLACK Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number 917.273770 Chassis and Enclosures 175710 Pivot Bracket Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive X .1845/1865 Tractor -- Model Number Steering Steering Tractor -- Model Number Engine 137180 KEY Part Tractor -- Model Number Seat Assembly186388 Tractor -- Model Number DecalsTractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Mower Deck 1o6 1o2 1o3losOnly 35A Teeth 523 51B 20@ 220 798 697890 Screw Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 6E/A R,. o 4,0

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