To Start Engine With A Weak Battery; To Replace Headlight Bulb; To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly; To Adjust Throttle Control Cable - Craftsman 944.601892 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 28)
I _ CAUTION: Lead-acidbatteriesgenerate
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 TRACTOR 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.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect each end of the RED cable tothe POSITIVE (+)
terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal of fully charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
"POSITIVE" GATIVE" (-)
FIG. 28
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.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse
holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 29)
Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand in front of tractor. G rasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
• Toreplace, reverseaboveprocedure.
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
\ CONNECTOR
FIG. 29
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control
devices and systems, which are being done at the custom-
ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individual.Warranty repairs must be
performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service
outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 30)
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 swivel is against side of quarter circle. If it
is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back
until swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten cable
clamp screw securely.
CLAMP SCREW_
QUARTER _ \ \ /
C°CLE /
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FIG. 30
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