Craftsman 917.273638 manual Tery, To Attachjumpercables, To REMOVECABLES,REVERSE Order

TO STARTENGINEWiTH A WEAK BAT-

TERY

,_kWARNmNG:Lead-acidbatteriesgen- erate explosivegases. Keepsparks,flame andsmoking materialsawayfrom bat-

teries. Alwayswear eye protectionwhen around batteries.

If your batteryis too weakto start the engine, it should be recharged.(See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCEsectionof

this manual).

If "jumpercables"are usedfor emergency starting, followthis procedure: IMPORTANT:Yourtractor isequipped with a 12 volt system.The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system.Do not use your tractorbatteryto start othervehicles.

TO ATTACHJUMPERCABLES-

1.Connectone end of the REDcable

to the POSITIVE(+) terminal of each battery(A-B),takingcare not to short againsttractor chassis.

2.Connectone end of the BLACKcable to the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C)of fully charged battery.

3.Connectthe other end of the BLACK cable(D) to goodchassisground, awayfrom fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE ORDER-

1.BLACKcablefirst from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cablelast from both batteries.

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Weak or Dead Fully Charged

BatteryBattery

REPLACING BATTERY

n_asWARNmNG: Do not short battery termi-

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

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 re- maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely

8.Close terminal access doors.

9.Close hood.

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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 grill.

4.Close hood.

mNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to 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.When replacing hood, be sure to re- connect the headlight wire connector.

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