Sears 917.257720 owner manual CE and Adjustments, To Adjust Attachment LiFT Spiring See Fig

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E CE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LiFT SPIRING (See Fig. 36)

•While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

ADJUSTMENT	SPRING BUSHING
BOLT

•Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort (for heavier attachments).

,,Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at- tachments.

Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

®ATTACHMENT

JAM NUT UFT SPRMNG

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FiG. 36

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 37)

•Raise hood.

,,Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor°

o To replace, reverse above procedure.

	/	WIRE
	/	CONNECTION
	,/	CONNECTION
	,/

HOOD/

FNG.37

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