TO A'I-FACHJUMPER 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.

PositiveTerminal NegativeTerminal

Charged

Battery

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

_.EPLACING BATTERY

CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at

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

Positive terminal must be connected fimt

to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

1.Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.

2, Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

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

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

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

6.Close battery box door.

Battery

Box

Keps

Nut "_#Hex

B_t

Positive (Red) Cable

Black)

 

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.Raise hood.

2.Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill

3.Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the griJL

4.Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

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

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

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. 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 lift off of tractor.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

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917.271742 specifications

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