Craftsman 917.28857 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 26)

REPLACING BATTERY

WARNING: Do not short battery termi-

nals 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 hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal cover.

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery from tractor.

4. Install new battery with terminals in same

position as old battery.

5. Reinstall terminal cover.

6. First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal with bolt and nut

as shown. Tighten securely.

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with remain-

ing bolt and nut. Tighten securely

8. Close hood.

__-_f"->_ Negative

--(Black)

Term /,S

Cover

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Remove bulb holder from the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and install 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.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-

in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind

the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS=

SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to recon-

nect the headlight wire connector.

Headlight Wire

Connector

TRANSMiSSiON REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for

service or replacement, it should be purged

after reinstallation and before operating the

tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

the Operation section of this manual.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

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, see engine manual.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine

manual.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has been preset atthe factory

and adjustment should not be necessary.

However, minor adjustment may be required

to compensate for differences in fuel, tem-

perature, altitude or load. If the engine does

need adjustment, see engine manual.

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