Craftsman 917.275021 - Manual (Page 29)

REPLACING BATTERY
^CAUTION: 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.
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Lift hood to raised position.
Remove terminal guard.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
Reinstall terminal guard.
First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with
remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
Tighten securely
Close terminal access doors.
Close hood.
Terminal
Access
Door
Terminal
Guard
Keps Nut Hex Bolt
Positive
(Red)
Cable
Negative (Black)
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 vwth 30 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
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 iifting attachment.
Do not overpower spring. When remov­
ing attachment, always adjust spring
tension to its lowest position.
Adjustment Bolt
pring Bushing
Attachment Lift
Spring
Jam Nut
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
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Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood
at sides, tiit toward engine and lift off
of tractor.
To replace, reverse above procedure.
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