Craftsman 917.258911 - Manual (Page 26)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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 the
Repair Parts section of this manual.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type piug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash,
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING
(See Fig. 32)
• 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 at­
tachments.
• Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING
TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN
LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.
WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST
SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 33)
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT SPRING BUSHING
ATTACHMENT
LIFT SPRING
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 procedures.
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 34)
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is
necessary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move throttle control lever to
fast position.
• Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If
it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cabie until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw
securely.
FIG. 32
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