To remove hood and grill assembly (see fig. 37), Service and adjustments – Sears Craftsman 917.257720 User Manual
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING
(See Fig. 36)
.
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While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam
nut.
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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 NOTOVERPOWER SPRING.
WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST
SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 37)
•
Raise hood.
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Unsnap headlight wire connector.
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Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
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To replace, reverse above procedure.
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
SPRING BUSHING
ATTACHMENT
LIFT SPRING
FIG. 36
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