Craftsman 917.270831 owner manual Engine, To Replace Headlight Bulb

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

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

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ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and

systems, 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'sservice outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

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(Red)

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_'L--Negative (Blacl_)

Cable

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

•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 15 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

Headlight Wire

Connector

If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

•Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle.

Tightencable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke 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:

•With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

•Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see =AIR FILTER" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

•Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

•Reassemble air cleaner.

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Quarter

Circle

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Swivel