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Craftsman 917.273480 Owner's Manual page 26

20.0 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission

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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 re-
maining
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely
8.
Close
terminal
access
doors.
9.
Close
hood.
Hex Bolt
Terminal
"
Access
Positive (Red)
.....
Cable
Terminal
Negative (Black)
Guard
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.
nnector
ENGINE
Maintenance,
repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers ex-
pense, may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment
or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by an
authorized engine manufacturer's
service
outlet.
TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE
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 adjust-
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
2. Check that speed control lever is
against stop screw. If it is not, loosen
casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cable until lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.
Idle Fuel Adjusting
Needle (If Equipped)
Idle Speed
Screw
Throttle
Control Cable
TO REPLACE
FUSE
Replace with 20 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
reconnect the headlight wire connector. 26
Stop Screw
Clamp
Screw
Choke
3ontrol
Cable

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