Craftsman 917.273220 Owner's Manual page 29

REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273220
ELECTRICAL
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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 ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT
SPRING
• While holding spring bushing with
wrench, loosen jam nut.
• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to
extend spring and reduce lift effort for
heavier attachments.
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• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise
for lighter attachments.
• Retighten jam nut against spring
bushing.
IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maxi-
mum spring tension when using light
attachments such as a mower. Adjust lift
lever spring to aid in lifting atachment.
Do not overpower spring. When remov-
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ing attachment, always adjust spring
tension to its lowest position.
Adjustment Bolt
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TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedure.
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 establish-
ment 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
described below before loosening cable.
If adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
• With engine not running, move throttle
Spring Bushing
control lever to fast position.
• Check that speed control lever is
against stop screw. If it is not, loosen
casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cable until lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.
Attachment
Idle Fuel Adjusting
Spring Tension Needle
Jam Nut
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Hood
Headlight Wire
Connector
Idle speed Adjusting
Screw
Throttle
Control
Cable
Stop
Screw
Clamp Screw
Choke Control Cable