Replacing battery, To replace headlight bulb, Interlocks and relays – Craftsman 917.271641 User Manual

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TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Conned each end of the RED cable to

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

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

Gabies

Charged
Battery

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

^kcAUTION; 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 seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.
Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and
keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative {-) terminal with remaining
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely.
Close battery box door.

Seat Pan

Battery
Door.
Box

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 with 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS
SEMBLY

Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.
To replace, reverse above procedure.

-Hood