Craftsman 917272261 To Attachjumper Cables, To Remove CABLES, Reverse Order, Replacing Battery

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TOSTARTENGINEWITHAWEAK BATTERY

A, CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

if your battery istoo weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATIERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Yourtractor is equipped with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

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

TO ATTACHJUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

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

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

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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 some time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positiveterminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

1.Lift hood to raised position.

2.Remove terminal guard.

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

4.Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

5.Reinstall terminal guard.

6.First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

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

8.Close terminal access doors.

9.Close hood.

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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT LAMP

_,CAUTION: When lit, the halogen lamps

get extremely hot. Hold lamp assembly by the holder and do not touch the bulb.

1.Raise hood.

2.Disconnect harness from lamp assembly.

3.Rotate counterclockwise and pull lamp assembly out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

4.Insert new lamp assembly and rotate clockwise to lock.

5.Reconnect harness to lamp assembly.

6.Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractorto run poorly,stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check widng. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type

plug-infuse. 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 liftoff of tractor.

4.To replace, reverse above procedure.

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