SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 30) -

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.

,Repair tire and reassemble.

-Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

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REAR WHEEL -

Block rear axle securely.

=Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

oRepair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Figs. 3!)

CAUTION: Lead-acidbatteries gener-

ateexplosivegases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

iMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A I2 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

,Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

,Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panel bolt on the left side of the tractor, away from fue! tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

'BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

FIG. 31

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

,Raise hood.

,Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

-Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill,

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 Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

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Sears 917.25051 manual Service Adjustments, See Figs, To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays

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