Craftsman 917.271110 To Start Engine That has a Weak Battery, Order, To Replace Headlight Bulb

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TOREMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRS

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts dealer. 13re sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WashersA

RetainingRing _ ff/'__

Square Key _' "_'_"

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK BATTERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negativ e grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cabk_to goed CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

•Remove BLACK cable first from chassis

and then from the fully charged battery. - Remove RED cable last from both bat-

tedes.

Positive Terminal

NegativeTerminal

Charged

Ballet

PositiveNegative

TerminalTerminal

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

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

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

•Close hood.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY

•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 procedures.

Headlight Wire

\Connector

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poody, stop running, or pre- vent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical widng dia- gram in the Repair Parts section of this manual.

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Contents Am 5 pm, Mon Sat CnnFTSn#+Limited 90 Daywarranty on Battery Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentSears, Roebuckand Co., D/817 WA, HoffmanEstates,IL General OperationSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenBeforerestarting Never make adjustmentsor repairswith the engine runningMaintenance Agreement MaintainyourtractorproperlyAlways. observethe Safety RulesLiltlliillllliillllillll Parts Bag contentsshownfull sizeParts packed separately in .carton Parts Bag contentsnot shownfull sizeInstallsteering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery Close batterybox door.Open battery box doorforInstalltwolatch hooksto mulcherplate Install Mulcher PlateCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Ed correctlyAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Please Review the Following ChecklistWasher Ga-geWheel t Reverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch Engaged N H LPosition LightSwitchThrottle/Choke Control PlungerMower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake Throttle ControlTo Transport To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAbove Warm Weather Starting 50 FTo Start Engine Cold Weather Starting 50 F BelowMulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Battery Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per- formingany maintenanceTo Clean Batteryand Terminals TractorTo Service PRE-CLEANER Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerRollbelt offengine pulley Anti-SwaybarFRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT To Level Mower HousingSuspension Important Deck mustbe level side-toTo Adjust Brake To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Motion Drive BeltOrder To Start Engine That has a Weak BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throifle Control CableAcceleration Test Move throttle control lever from slow toEngine OIL =-I0CLEAN Batteryand TermiCylinders OtherSwitches Troubleshooting ChartProblem CauseExcessivevibration CorrectionPoorcut uneven Conrd Bent blade mandrel Loose/damagedpartsEngine=backfires Lossof driveTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures 160392 ChassisAssemUy Tractor -- Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresGround Drive Sheftse.y Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Steering AssemblySpark Arrester Optional EquipmentTractor -- Model Number Part KEY Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917.271110 Seat AssemblyWheels Tires KEY Part DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly #5133-62 Tractor - Model Number UFT AssemblyTractor - Model Number Mower Deck UNC StltPage Keypart NO.NO Description Sprocket,STCrankcase Sprj,actuaUng Connecg RodSURingSetS Cylinder H EADNALVE/BREATHER Crankcase Keypart NO.NOIgnition / Electrical Blower Housing and Baffles AIR Intake IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Keypart NO.NO Blower Housing & BafflesAIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Keypart NO.NO Description Not IllustratedOIL PAN I Lubrication Starting System J Engine Controls19 12-032-03Seal,1P.T.Oend Kit,brush&sprjStarting System Keypart NO. no OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONCnha Exhaust KEY Part NO. noPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears
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