Craftsman 917.254611 - Manual (Page 20)

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REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
19. Hood Removal
HOOD DASH
HOOD
SPRING
FIGURE 2S
HOOD
HINGE
BRACKET
GRASP
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GRASP
HERE
FIGURE 2S
GRASP
HERE
HINGE
BRACKET
SLOT
A KEEP FEET CLEAR FROM UNDER
MOWER DECK.
A
DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, EN­
GINE CYLINDER OR COOLING FINS
AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURN.
a. Grasp hood at edge next to dash afKl open hood to
full up position (Fig. 25).
b. Disconnect headlight connection (Fig. 28)
c Carefully remove hood springs from hinge brack­
ets (Fig. 25).
A
SPRINGS ARE UNDER TENSION.
WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES DURING RE­
MOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
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d Lower hood half way and grasp at the bottom of the
grill and at the upper hood edge (Fig . 26). Lilt hood
up, out and away from tractor,
e. Place hood carefully on the ground ,
Hood installation
a. Pick hood up at top of grill and upper hood edge
(Fig. 27),
b Align hood pivot rod with hinge brackets. Rotate
hood halt way down, slide pivot rod in and down
into hinge slots (Fig. 27).
Open hood to full up position (Fig. 25).
Carefully reinstall hood hinge springs (Fig 25).
Reconnect headlight connection.
Close hood.
HEADLIGHT
FIGURE 27
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