Craftsman 917.271554 owner manual Replacing Battery, To Replace Headlight Bulb, To Replace Fuse

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REPLACING BATTERY

4_LWARNING: Do not short b,attery terminals oy allowing a wrencn 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 battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

4.First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) 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.

Seat Pan

Terminal

Keps

Cover

Hex

 

 

Bolt

Positive,

 

(Red)

 

Cable

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 headlight wire connector.

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Headlight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment 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 necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

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

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro, Mon- Sat 917.271554Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationDo not IV. ServicePage SAE Product SpecificationsPI-SF-SJ SAE RC12YCSteering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid To Rolltractor Offskid See Install SeatCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessCheck Tire Pressure Check Brake SystemH L c Throttle/Choke Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Know Your TractorHeight Brake LeverTo Adjust Mower Curing Height HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Move Forward and BackwardBefore Starting the Engine ADD Gasoline To Start EngineMowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartPeriodically to properly maintain your tractor Before Each USETires Transaxle Cooling EngineBelts LubricationClean AIR Screen Service or Adjustments CleaningTo Install Mower To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Suspension ArmTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a WeakTo Adjust Throttle Control Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseThrottle HolesFuel System OtherCylinders Problem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionProblem Cause Problemcause Optional Tractor Model Number SchematicTractor Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor Model Number 917.271554 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor Model Number 917.271554 Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description NO. no Tractor Model Number GrounddriveTractor Model Number Steering RingKlip#T5304-75 Optional Equipment Tractor Model Number EngineSpark Arrester Tractor Model Number Engine Tractor Model Number Seatassembly Wheels and Tires Tractor Model Number Decals1110 Tractor Model Number Lift Assembly 159460 Tractor Model Number Mower Deck KEY Part Tractor Model Number Mower DeckNumbers Here 2625 Valve Gasket SET Tractor Model NUM BERLabel KIT Ownersmanual 467 Tractor Model Numb ER968 34417689672 121A Carburetor Overhaul KIT Tractor Model Number95A t 276A 51O 987A 133A a 104A 127A 217-8 105A 137A O 231A 977A Carburetor GasketsetCamshaft RPM Page Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationA, and Canada Anytime, day or night

917.271554 specifications

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