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Craftsman 917.28749 Operator's Manual page 28

26.0 hp, 54" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle garden tractor

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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 re-
connect
the headlight
wire connector.
Hood
Headlight Wire
Connector
ENGINE
Maintenance,
repair,
or replacement
of
the emission
control
devices
and systems,
which
are being
done at the customers
ex-
pense,
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.
CARBURETOR
If your engine
does
not operate
properly
due to suspected
carburetor
problems,
take your tractor
to a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center
for repair
and/or
adjustment.
High speed
stop is factory
adjusted.
Do
not adjust
- damage
may result.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper
with the
engine
governor,
which
is factory
set
for proper
engine
speed.
Overspeed-
ing the engine
above
the factory
high
speed
setting
can be dangerous.
If you
think the engine-governed
high speed
needs
adjusting,
contact
a Sears
or other
qualified
service
center,,
which
has proper
equipment
and experience
to make
any
necessary
adjustments.
Immediately
prepare
your tractor
for stor-
age at the end of the season
or if the trac-
_i_ will not be used for 30 days or more.
WARNING:
Never
store
the tractor
with gasoline
in the tank inside
a building
where
fumes
may reach
an open flame
or spark.
Allow
the engine
to cool before
storing
in any enclosure.
TRACTOR
Remove
mower
from tractor
for winter
storage.
When
mower
is to be stored
for a
period
of time,
clean
it thoroughly,
remove
all dirt, grease,
leaves,
etc.
Store
in a
clean,
dry area.
1.
Clean
entire
tractor
(See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance
section
of this
manual).
2.
Inspect
and replace
belts,
if necessary
(See belt replacement
instructions
in
the Service
and Adjustments
section
of
this manual).
3.
Lubricate
as shown
in the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
4.
Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely
fastened.
Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage
and wear.
Replace
if necessary.
5.
Touch
up all rusted
or chipped
paint
surfaces;
sand
lightly
before
painting.
BATTERY
,
Fully charge
the battery
for storage.
* After
a period
of time in storage,
battery
may require
recharging.
, To help prevent
corrosion
and power
leakage
during
long periods
of storage,
battery
cables
should
be disconnected
and battery
cleaned
thoroughly
(see
"TO CLEAN
BATTERY
AND TER-
MINALS"
in the Maintenance
section
of
this manual).
* After
cleaning,
leave
cables
discon-
nected
and place
cables
where
they
cannot
come
in contact
with battery
terminals.
,
If battery
is removed
from tractor
for
storage,
do not store battery
directly
on
concrete
or damp
surfaces.
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