Craftsman 917.289240 Engine, Loose or damaged wiring may cause, To Remove Hood & Grill Assembly

REPLACING BATTERY

n_asWARNING: 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 seat pan to raised position.

Seat Pan ----.._

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 manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD & 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.

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

2.Disconnect BLACKbatterycablefirstthen

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 posi- tive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal

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

Terminal

Keps

CoverNut

Hex

Bolt

Positive (Red)

CableNegative (Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.Raise hood.

2.Remove bulb holder from the hole in the backside of the grill.

3.Replace bulb in holder and install bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

4.Close hood.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be neces- sary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, tem- perature, altitude or load. Ifthe engine does

need adjustment, see engine manual.

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