To Remove Wheel For Repairs; To Replace Headlight Bulb; Interlocks And Relays; To Replace Fuse - Craftsman 917.255981 Owner's Manual

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$ERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 34) -
° BIockup axle securely_
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal
• Repair tire and reassemble. "POSITIVE"(+)
• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in o
axle groove.
• Replace axle cover. PANEL
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WASHERS
RETAINING
RIN(
AXLE
COVER
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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 Fig. 35)
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CAUTION: [.ead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
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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 UNIT 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 fuliy charged battery.
° Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
= BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries
FIG. 35
"NEGATIVE"(-)
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
° CIosehood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
o Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the
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.
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