REPLACING BA'FrERY

_CAUTION: Do not short battery

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

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

bands, dngs, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

1.Lift hood to raised position.

2.Remove terminal guard.

3.Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.

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

5.Reinstall terminal guard.

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

7.Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex belt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

8.Close terminal access doors.

9.Close hood.

 

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TO REPLACE

HEADLIGHT LAMP

CAUTION: When lit, the halogen lamps

get extremely hot. Hold lamp assembly by the holder and do not touch the bulb.

1.Raise hood.

2.Disconnect harness from lamp assembly.

3.Rotate counterclockwise and pull lamp assembly out of the hole in the backside of the gdll.

4, Insert new lamp assembly and rotate clockwise to lock.

5.Reconnect harness to lamp assembly.

6.Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractorto run pnerly,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 automofive-type plug-infuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

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 re )lace, reverse above procedure.

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ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be

performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1.With engine not nJnning,move throttle control lever to fast position.

2.Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

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Craftsman 917.27223 To Replace Headlight Lamp, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Fuse, To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly