Craftsman 917.275043 Owner's Manual page 29

4. Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
5. Reinstall terminal guard.
6. First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
7.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with
remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
Tighten securely
8. Close terminal access doors.
9. Close hood.
Adjustment bolt
Attachment Lift
* /Spring
Jam Nut
Terminal KepsNut _ Hex Bolt
Access . __-:-.,,,...--_ _">_/" _ _X" TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
Door _.._.,---i _ SEMBLY
."_ ;"- i" 1. Raise hood.
." _ Positive 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Terminal _ (Red) 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
Guard _ C:able sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
"_Lr j_-Negative (Black) 4. When replacing hood, be sure to
_-_" Cable
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB reconnect the headlight wire connec-
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 widng 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
1. While holding spring bushing with
wrench, loosen jam nut.
• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to
extend spring and reduce lift effort for
heavier attachments.
• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise
for lighter attachments.
2. Retighten jam nut against spring
bushing.
IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maximum
spring tension when using light attach-
ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever
spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not
overpower spring. When removing
attachment, always adjust spring tension
to its lowest position.
tot.
Hood
Headlight Wire
Connector
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and sys-
tems, 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 de-
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
2. 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.
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