Craftsman 917.252560 manual Engine, To Replace Headlight Bulb, To Remove Hood and Grill See Fig

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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

oRaise 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 grill.

°Close hood°

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorty, stop running, or prevent it from starting,

-Check wiring., See electrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this manual

ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 30)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should net be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable if adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

oWith engine not running, move throttle controftever to fast (,_) posifion_

=Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pul! cable back until swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig, 29)

,,Raise hood.

. Unsnap headlight wire connector,

,Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt forward and lift off of tractor.

°To reinstall, slide hood pivot brackets into slots in frame

•Reconnect headlight wire connector and close hood,

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 31)

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 (IXI) position.

oRemove 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 se- curely

•Reassemble air cleaner°

CLAMP SCREW

QUARTER

CIRCLE

SWIVEL

FIG, 30

CHOKE

FIG. 29

	CHOKE
CASING	LEVER
CLAMP
SCREW

FIG. 31

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