Craftsman 917.28945 Replacing Battery, Interlocks and Relays, To Replace Headlight Bulb, Engine

REPLACING BATTERY

,_WARNING: Do notshort 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 first to

prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised position.

2o Disconnect BLACK battery cable (A) then 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 (B) to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten secu rely. Slide terminal cover (C) over terminal

5.ConnectBLACKgrounding cableto neg- ative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

6.Close hood.

_ Negative

(Black)

Cable

Positive

(Red)p, Cable

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

'(our new tractor front wheel toe-in and cam- ber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjust- ableo If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, con- tact a Sears or other qualified service center.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug- in fuse° The fuse holder is located behind

the dash.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

I.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.

TO REMOVE HOOD & GRILL ASSEMBLY

1.Raise hood.

2.Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3o Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

4.When replacing hood, be sure to recon- nect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

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,

CARBURETOR

If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper

engine speed_ Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact aSears or other qualified service center,, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments°

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