Craftsman 917.273642 manual To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse

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Keps Nut

Hex Bolt

 

Positive

Terminal

(Red) Cable

 

Guard

Negative

'':

(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.

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 connector.

Headlight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, 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.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1.With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke posi- tion. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position.

2.Check that holes"A" in governor

control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.

GovernorGovernor

Control Lever /Control Plate

Holes "A" "\ % Clam/p"_ _J3@_ Throttle

_o-_ew - Cable

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Contents Criiftsmhn Limitedwarrantyon Craftsmanridingequipment General Operation Service Safe Handling of Gasoline III. ChildrenII. Slope Operation General Service Sears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesRepair Protection Agreements For Future Use Unpack Carton HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check BatteryAdjust Seat To Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Reposition Right Rear Gauge WheelDischarging Check for Proper Position ALL BeltsChecklist @@@@ Tractor To USE Throttle Control To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo SET Parking Brake StoppingTo Transport To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other Attach Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline Purge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Operator Presence SystemEngine Lubrication Transaxle Pump FluidMuffler Engine OIL FilterAIR Filter Engine Cooling SystemTo Install Mower DisengagedTo Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble LevelFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Check and Adjust Brake Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentReplacement To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Replacing BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace Fuse To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysAcceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting Final SettingOther Engine Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersProblem Cause CorrectionStart Cause Loss of powerCorrection ProblemcauseTractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Part Description Electrical KEYTractor - Model Number 917,273642 Chassis and Enclosures Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.273642 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Engine Tractor - Model Number 917,273642KEY Part Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels Tires KEY DecalsTractor - Model Number 917,273642 Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,273642 Mower Deck 144 ,.....4sSTD Tractor - Model Number Mower DeckPage 750x.625 Tractor - Model Number Hydro Geartransaxle -- Model Number783J Briggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 31P777, Type Number 0348-E1 Tractor Model Number105137 276 Dimensions Given in U.S. inches Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationYour Home

917.273642 specifications

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