To Start Engine With A Weak Battery; Replacing Battery; To Replace Headlight Bulb; Interlocks And Relays - Craftsman 917.271860 Owner's Manual

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
_IbWARNING: Lead-acid batteriesgenerate
explosive gases. Keep sparks,flame and
smokingmaterials away from batteries.
Always wear eye protectionwhen around
batteries.
Ifyour batteryis tooweak to start the engine,it
shouldbe recharged.(See "BATTERY"in the
MAINTENANCE sectionof this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractoris equippedwitha
12 volt system.The othervehicle mustalso be
a 12 volt system.Do not use yourtractor
batteryto startothervehicles.
TO A-I-FACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect one end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery(A-B), taking care not to short
against tractor chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of
fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery Battery
REPLACING BATTERY
,_WARNING: Do not short battery
terminals 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 guard.
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 guard.
6. First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with
remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
Tighten securely
8. Close terminal access doors.
9. Close hood. Hex Bolt
Nut
Terminal
Door
Terminal
Guard
Red)
Cable
_Negative
(Black)
Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and push 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. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
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