Craftsman 917.28955 owner manual To Remove Hood & Grill Assembly

REPLACING BATTERY

_WARNING: 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 first to

prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

1.Lift hood to raised position.

2.Disconnect BLACKbatterycable (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 securely.

Slide terminal cover (C) over terminal.

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

6.Close hood.

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.

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

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

(_ (Black)Negative Cable

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.

Positive

(Red) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.Raise hood.

2.Remove bulb holderfrom 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.

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 dia-

gram 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.

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 thinkthe engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center,, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

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