Service and Adjustments, Careful | Craftsman 917.255561 specification

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 27)

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, The

fuse holder is iocated in the engine compartment, directly in front of the dash_

FUSE

G'HOLDER

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 28)

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I	_	CAUTION: Muffler Is hot. Be	careful	!
I	_	when removing retainer springs	from
I		,oo pivo,brackets	i,

•Raise hood.

. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Remove retainer springs from hood pivot brackets.

•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. Repiace retainer springs.

°Reconnect headlight wire connector and c_ose hood_

HEADLIGHT

WiRE

CONNECTOR

HOOD

FIG. 27

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise 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 poorly, stop running or prevent it from starting

•Check wiring Seethe e{ectrica] wiring diagram inthe Repair Parts section of this manual

REMOVE

R ETAIN ER

SPRINGS

FIG, 28

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Craftsman 917.255561 Service and Adjustments, To Remove Hood and Grill See Fig, To Replace Headlight Bulb, Careful

Contents

SEA/R $ Spesd Transaxle Lawn Tractor Become Alert Your Safety is Involved Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery =RODUCT SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Customer Responsibilities Index ACCE$$ORUSS and Attach ENT$ Performance Contents Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Check Tire Pressure HOW to SET UP Your TractorPrepare Battery See Fig Check Deck Levelness Assembly INSTALL BA3TEF Y See Figs Know Your Tractor OperationTHROTTLE/CHOKE Control Lever To Move Forward and BackwardChoke Control Position To Operate on Hills OperatuonBefore Starting the Engine To Transport See StartEngine Engine General Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart Before Each USE To Sharpen Blade See Fig TiresEdge UP Belts Battery See FigLubrication Spark Plugs AIR Filter Foam PRE-CLEANER See FigMuffler Starter Tractor Servnce AN AdjustmsntsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig Deck Use wood2 x 4sor equivalent To Level Mower HousingMowermustben Lowestheightofcutposn Adjustablepivot Bracket Frontunkstrunnion To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Servhce and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Brake See Fig See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Headlight Bulb Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill See Fig Interlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig Engine Fuel System BatteryOther Engine OIL Cause ProblemCorrection Troubleshootbng Points Schematic Electrical 3134 NO. no ElectricalKEY Part Description Repaurparts Chassis and Enclosures 127866 Drawbar KEY Part Description135034 122795X Repaur Parts KEY Part Description NO. no Descripton Drive816 x 3/4 Page Steering Assembly NOo no C D E Seat AssemblyKEY Part UNF KEY Part NO. no DecalsWheels & Tires 204 D E F G H I J Repair Parts Engine Mower Mower Dana Transaxle .- Model Number 4270 2230J 2232J2231J 2229J 663 123 131141 965 130 618Number 105 611 127 51Q 8ot 8o2 So3 Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type NumberEnucturr Valve Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type NumberPart KEY Description 005 BRiGGS & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type Number Service Notes Service Otes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation HOW to Order Repair Parts Model Number