Craftsman 917.275021 manual Replacing Bai-Fery, Hood

REPLACING BA'I-FERY

_LCAUTION: 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 flint 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 bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely

8.Close terminal access doors.

9.Close hood.

Terminal Keps Nut	Hex Bolt
Access

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

1.While 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 maxi- mum spring tension when using light attachments such as a mower. Adjust lift

lever spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not overpower spring. When remov- ing attachment, always adjust spring tension to its lowest position.

/J Adjustment Bolt

Bushing

: Lift

Spnng

Jam Nut

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

Terminal

Positive

(Red) Cable

(Black)

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.

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 grill.

4.Close hood.

INTERLOCKS 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 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

/Hood

HeadlightWire

Connector

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