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Craftsman 917.272055 Owner's Manual page 25

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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Negative Terminal
Hex
Nut
Bolt
Battery
positive Terminal
Negative Terminal
REPLACING BATTERY
_I_CAUTION: 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.
1. Liftseat pan to raised position and
open battery box door.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and carefulty
remove battery from tractor.
3. Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
4. First connect RED battery cable to
positive(+) terminal with hex bolt and
keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining
hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
6. Close battery box door.
Seat
Battery
Doer
positive (Red) Cable
Negative (Black)
Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the gdlL
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 wiling may cause your
tractor to run poorly,stop running, or
prevent it from starting.
• Check widng. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type
plug-infuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood
at sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff
of tractor.
4. To replace, reverse above procedure.
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