Terminals - Craftsman 917.255551 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Figs. 31 & 32)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
When around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT; YOUR UNIT tS EQUIPPED WiTH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
° Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
, Con nect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panel
bolt on the Ieft side of the chassis, away from fueftank
and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from left side of chassis and fully
charged battery.
° RED cable last from both batteries.
TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 33)
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly
in front of the heat shield.
FIG. 33
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 butb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
• Close hood.
"POSITIVE .... NEGATIVE"
(*) (-)
FIG. 31
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop runnmg, or prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in Repair
Parts section of this manual.
FIG. 32
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