To Replace Headlight Bulb; Interlocks And Relays; To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring; To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly - Craftsman 917.250520 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood. ADJUSTMENT SPRINGRUSHING
• 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.
ATTACHMENT
JAM NUT LIFTSPRING
FIG. 35
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
(See Fig. 35}
° 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 at-
tachments.
° Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.
IMPORTANT: DC) NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING
TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS 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.
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 36)
° Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilttoward
engine and lift off of tractor.
° To replace, reverse above procedures.
FIG. 36
26