Hex

Bolt

Guard

Cabte

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.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged v_dng 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 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST A'I-rACHMENT LIFT SPRING

1.White holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

•Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.

•Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attachments.

2.Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum spring tension when using tight attach- ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not overpower spring. When removing attachment, always adjust spring tension to its lowest position.

Bushing

N_ _A_achment Uff

Spnng

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.

Headlight Wire

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replecement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-rood engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THRO'n'LECONTROL

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 running, 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.

IdleFuelAdjusting Idle speedAdjusting Needle

Thro_le

Control

Cable

:hoke Control Cable

27ScreV_lamp

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917.27499 specifications

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