To Remove Wheel For Repairs; To Start Engine With A Weak Battery; To Replace Headlight Bulb; Interlocks And Relays - Craftsman 917.255980 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 34) -
o Block up axle securely°
• Removeaxle cover, retainingring and washersto ailow
wheel removal°
° Repair tire and reassemble.
o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
° Replace axle cover°
HERS
RETAINING
AXLE
COVER
FIG. 34
REAR WHEEL -
o Block rear axle securely.
o Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal
o Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub
bolts secu rely.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 35)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosivegases. 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 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..
TO ATTACH 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 tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER
= BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
o RED cable last from both batteries.
"POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" (-)
FIG, 35
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
o 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°
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug_in fuse° The
fuse holder is located behind the dash,,
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