Craftsman 917.28856 Operator's Manual page 26

REPLACING BATTERY
n_aSARNING: Do not short batten./terml-
y allowing awrench or any other object
to contact both terminals at the same time.
Before connecting battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to
preventsparkingfrom accidental grounding.
1. Lift hood to raised position.
2. Remove terminal cover.
3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully remove
battery from tractor.
4. Install new batterywithterminats in same
position as old battery.
5. Reinstall terminal cover.
6. First connect RED battery cable to posi-
tive (+) battery terminal with bolt and nut
as shown. Tighten securely.
7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) batteryterminalwith remain-
ing bolt and nut. Tighten securely
8. Close hood,
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holderfrom the hole inthe
backside of the grill.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
SEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
4. When replacing hood, be sure to recon-
nect the headlight wire connector.
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TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removalfor
service or replacement, it should be purged
after reinstallation and before operating the
tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in
the Operation section of this manual,
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at
the factor:i and adjustment should not be
necessary Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cabte_ If adjustment
is necessary, see engine manual.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
........................... 3._..Replace=bulb in holder and install,bulb ,--factoryand adjustment should not beneces-
holder securely back into the hole in the sary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine
backside of the grill.
4. 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,
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-
in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind
the dash.
manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has been preset at the factory
and adjustment should not be necessary.
However, minor adjustment may be required
to compensate for differences in fuel, tem-
perature, altitude or load. If the engine does
need adjustment, see engine manual.
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