Craftsman 917.25022 Operator's Manual page 24

REPLACING BA'I-I'ERY
n_asWARNING: Do not short battery termi-
by altowi nga wrench o r 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
prevent sparking from accidental g rounding.
1. Lift seat pan 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 battery with termtnals _nsame
position as old battery.
5. Reinstall terminal cover.
6. First connect RED battery cable to posi-
tive (+) battery terminal wtth bolt and nut
as shown, Tighten securely.
7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) batteryterminal with remain-
ing bolt and nut. Tighten securely
8. Lower seat pan.
Terminal
Ceverx Negative
(Black)
Nut
Bolt
Positive
(Red)
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-
in fuse, The fuse holder is located behind
the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
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, ensure to recon-
nect the headlight wire connector.
Headlight Wire
Connector
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTI-LE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. Ifadjustment
is necessary, see engine manual.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holder from the hole in the
backstde of the grill.
3. Replace bulb m holder and install bulb
holder securely back into the hole in the
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 ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see
engine manual.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
You r carburetor has been preset at the factory
and adjustment should not be necessary.
However, m=nor adjustment may be required
to compensate for differences in fuel, tem-
perature, altitude or load. If the enginedoes
need adjustment, see engine manual.
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