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TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTER'/'

See Fig, 32)

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

teries. 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 NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A t2 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES

o Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

,Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

o BLACK cabie first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery

o RED cable last from both batteries_

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 ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 33)

,,Raise hood.

,,Unsnap headlight wire connector.

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

o To replace, reverse above procedures.

HOOD

HEADtJGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 33

ENGmNE

 

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

"POSITIVE" (+)

(See Fig. 34)

 

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

 

adjustment should not be neeessary_ Check adjustment as

 

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

 

necessar,!, proceed as foNows:

o With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (,t_,) position..

o Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle. If it is not, !oosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood

oPull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

oReplace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill

o Close hood

INTERLOCKS

AND RELAYS

 

Loose or damaged

wiring

may

cause your tractor to run

 

poorly, stop running, or prevent

it from starting r

SWIVEL

o Check

wiring

See

electrical wiring diagram in the

 

Repair

Parts section

of this

manual.

FIG. 34

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model Number 917.256670 Ownersmanual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryINDEX Performance Accessories AN Attach EntsEngine Maintenance Parts bag contents not shown full size Parts packed separately in cartonBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Unpack CartonInstall Seat See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorConnect Battery See Fig Check Tire PressureDrive Belt InstallMower Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsSee Figs ChecklistInstall Mulcher Plate To Convert to Bagging orOperation LockKnow Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorOperaon To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig ADD GasolineHydrostatic Transmission Warm UP To Start Engine See FigPurge TRANSM!SSION Mulching Mowing Tips OperatjoMowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart NJoyBlade Removal See Fig To Sharpen Blade See FigTransaxle Cooling EngineBelts Transaxle Pump FluidMuffler CleaningEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigAdjustments SERVmCEANTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment Clutch SeeTo Adjust Brake See Fig With Parking Brake EngagedTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Motion Control LeverTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine WiTH a Weak Batter To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Figs Service AdjustmentsTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Preliminary SettingOther StorageTractor Fuel SystemCause ProblemPoints CorrectionTroubleshooting Problem CauseSchematic SparkElectrical KEY Part Description PTOChassis and Enclosures Repair Parts KEY Part NO. noDrive KEY Part 801D x 1.50DSteering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Seat Assembly DescriptionDescription KEY Part DecalsWheels Tires KEY ENGINE27Optional Equipment Part KEY DescriptionMower Lift KEY PartMower Deck Tractor - Model Number UNCHydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Locknut, Hex Tractor - Model Number Gasket SET Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 42A707, Type NumberCarburetor KIT 414 8018O2 615A 653 201 206308A 308 307 306Repaur Parts KEY Part Description NO. noTractor --MODEL Number Page Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Part Number Part Description
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