Craftsman 917.28955 Operator's Manual page 29

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.
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Lift hood to raised position,
Disconnect BLACK battery cable (A) then
RED batter,] cable and carefully remove
battery from tractor.
Install new battery with terminals in same
position as old battery.
First connect RED battery cable (B) to
positive (+) batterytermina! with hex bolt
and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover (C) over terminal.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to neg-
ative (-) battery terminal with remaining
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
Close hood.
_, _ Negative
(Black)
Cable
Positive
(Red)
Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holderfrom 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. See electrical wiring dia-
gram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-
in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind
the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD & GRILLASSEMBLY
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.
Hood
Headlight Wire
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.
CARBURETOR
If your engine does not operate properly due
to suspected carburetor problems, take your
tractor to a Sears or other qualified 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. Ifyouthinkthe engine-governed
high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears
or other qualified service center,, which has
proper equipment and experience to make
any necessary adjustments.
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