Sears 917.25597 - Manual (Page 23)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig, 34) -
' Biock up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal.
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» Repair tire and reassemble,
» Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
• Replace cover.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE
COVER
FIG. 34
REAR WHEEL -
• Block rear axle securely.
• Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.
» Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub
bolts securely.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Figs. 35 and 36)
A
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat­
teries. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged If "jumper cables” are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - ’
• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
» Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA­
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
' Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panel
bolt on the left side of the tractor, away from fuel tank
and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged
battery.
® RED cable last from both batteries.
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 Repair
Parts section of this manual.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING
(See Fig. 37)
" 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 TO
SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT SPRING BUSHING
0 ATTACHMENT
LIFT SPRING
23
FIG. 37