Interlocks And Relays; To Adjust Choke Control; To Adjust Carburetor; To Replace Fuse - Craftsman 917.272264 Owner's Manual

Lawn tractor 25.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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2. Disconnect
harness from lamp
assembly.
3. Rotate counterclockwise
and pull
lamp assembly out of the hole in the
backside of the grill.
4. Insert new lamp assembly and rotate
clockwise to lock.
5. Reconnect harness to lamp
assembly.
6. 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.
TO REMOVE
HOOD AND GRILL AS-
SEMBLY
.
2.
3.
,
Raise hood.
Unsnap
headlight
wire connector.
Stand in front of tractor.
Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
When replacing
hood, be sure to
reconnect
the headlight
wire connec-
tor.
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Headlight Wire
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Connector
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices and systems, which
are being done at the customers expense,
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 ADJUST THROTTLE
CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment
should not be
necessary.
Check adjustment
as de-
scribed below before loosening
cable.
If
adjustment
is necessary,
proceed
as
follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
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2. Check that swivel is against stop. If it
is not, loosen cable clamp screw and
pull cable back until swivel is against
stop. Tighten cable clamp screw
securely.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. Check adjustment as de-
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
1. With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
2. Loosen knob and remove cover
assembly from air cleaner.
3. Choke should be closed. If it is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move
choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw
securely.
4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly
and tighten knob.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take
your tractor to an authorized service
center for repair and/or adjustment.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do
not adjust - damage may result.
IMPORTANT;
Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed.
Overspeeding
the
engine above the factory high speed
Setting can be dangerous.
If you think the
engine-governed
high speed needs
adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified
service center,, which has proper equip-
ment and experience
to make any
necessary adjustments.
Clamp
Screw
Clamp Screw,

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