Craftsman 917.255890 Owner's Manual page 24

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Figs. 41 and 42)
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CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate I
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
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smoking materials away from batteries.
Always wear eye protection when around
batteries.
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If your battery istoo weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If =jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting,follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT:
YOUR UNIT IS 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.
"NEGATNE"
(-)
FIG. 41
"POSITIVE"
(+)
TO A'I-FACH 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.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tankand battery.
TO REPLACE
HEADLIGHT
BULB
Raise hood.
Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
Replace bulb in holderand 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 Repair
Parts section of this manual.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 43)
Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand in front of tractor.
Grasp hood at sides, tilt
forward and lift off of tractor.
To reinstall, slide hood pivot brackets into slots in
frame.
Reconnect headlight wire connector and close hood.
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
FIG. 42
FIG. 43
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged
battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
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