Craftsman 917.25693 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAnRS, To Replace Fuse, Unterlocks And Relays, Fig

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAnRS

(See Fig. 3!)

o Block up axle securely.

oRemove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose),

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key,

oReplace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove..

o Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CABLES

RETAINING RING

AXLE COVER

I

_ SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 31

CHARGED

BATTERY

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

FIGo 32

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse,. The fuse holder is located next to the battery'box, accessible

from left rear wf_eel area.

TO START ENGINE WtfTH A WEAK BATTERY 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.

UNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

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

oCheck wiring. See the electrical wiring diagram in the Repai_ Parts section of this manual_

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 WITHA 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOL'T NEGATIVE

GROUNDEDSYSTEM. DO NOTUSEYOURTRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES..

TO REMOVE HOOD (See Fig. 33)

oWith hood closed, remove hood spring from pivot brackeL

oRemove left side and right side pivot. = Lift hood off tractor..

o To reassemble hood, reverse above procedure.

HOOD

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -			SPRING
o	Connect	each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
	(+) termina! of each battery, taking care not to short
	against	chassis,	\
o	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 a good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery_

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
o	BLACK	cable first from chassis and then from the fully	RIGHT SIDE PIVOT SCREW	PIVOT
	charged	battery..		BRACKET
°	RED cable last from both batteries,		22	FIG. 33