To Replace Headlight Bulb; Interlocks And Relays; To Replace Fuse; To Adjust Throttle Control Cable - Craftsman 944.609940 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood.
• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
• 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 of this manual.
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 ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 32)
• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Standinfrontoftractor. Grasphoodatsides, tilttoward
engine and lift off of tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedures.
HOOD
HEADUGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
FIG. 32
TO ADJUST THRO'I-rLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 33)
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 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.
CHOKE
CONTROL
CABLE
CLAMP SCREWS
THROTTLE
CONTROL
CABLE
IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
FIG. 33
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
(See Figs. 33 and 34)
The choke 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 choke control (located
on dash panel) to full choke position.
• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and caiiridge plate to
expose carburetor choke (See AIR FILTER in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
• Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing
clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is
completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-
curely.
• Reassemble air cleaner.
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