Replacing Battery - Craftsman 917.28734 Operator's Manual

Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery Battery
REPLACING BATTERY
_[_ WARNING: Do
not short battery
terminals by al-
lowing a wrench
or any other object to contact
both terminals at the same
time. Before connecting bat-
tery, remove metal bracelets,
wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be con-
nected first to
prevent sparking
from accidental
grounding.
• Lift seat pan to raised position and
open battery box door.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable
first then RED battery cable and
carefully remove battery from trac=
tor.
• Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
• First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) terminal with hex bolt
and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable
to negative (-) terminal with remain=
ing hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
• Close battery box door.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holder from 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
diagram 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 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 re-
connect the headlight wire connector.
Headlight Wire
Connector
SEAT PAN
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
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