Craftsman 917.271631 Owner's Manual page 25

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal
Ke Hex
Nut Bolt
Cables
Charged
Battery
Positive Terminal
Negative Terminal
REPLACING BATTERY
_CAUTION: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting batten7,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etco
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding
1. Lift seat pan to raised position and
open battery box door.
2o Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
3, Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
4. First connect RED baltery 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,,
6o Close battery box door.
Seat
Battery
Door
Be;
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 grill,
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 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 automotive4ype
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash,
TO REIVtOVE 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 lift off of
tractor.
4_ To replace, reverse above procedure.
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.%,. / _'\. Headlight Wire
/ C_ Connector
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