Craftsman 917.270814 Replacing Battery, To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays, Engine

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REPLACING BATTERY , _

_CAUTION: Do not short battery' : : terminals by allowing a wrench 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.

Lift hood to raised position.

Remove terminal guard:

Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

Reinstall terminal guard.

First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

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

Close terminal access doors.

Close hood.

Positive

Cable

Terminal

GuardCable

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 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse; The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOODAND 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 procedures.

Connector

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 establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be

performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THRO't'rLE CONTROL CABLE

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

cable 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 de- scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move choke

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