Craftsman 917.258920 Owner's Manual page 26

AND ADJU
REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig, 33)
nals by allowing a wrench oranyoth_i" ....
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 acciden-
tal grounding.
, Remove terminal guard°
= Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery
cable and carefully remove battery from tractor_
= Install new battery with terminals in same position as
old battery.
= Reinstall terminal guard.
° First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely,
, Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
Tighten securely
• Close terminal access doors.
• Close hood.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
The
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING
(See Fig. 34)
° While holdingspringbushing with wrench, loosen jam
nut.
° Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and
reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.
° Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at-
tachments.
• Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING
TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN
LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.
WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST
SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.
ADJUSTMENT ATTACHMENT
BOLT LIFT SPRING
JAM NUT
SPRING
BUSHING
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR_
NUT
HEX BOLT
TERMINAL
GUARD
FIG. 33
POSITIVE
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLAC_
CABLE
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 l_ulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
° Close hood,
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
FIG. 34
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 35)
° Raise hood.
° Unsnap headlight wire connector.
° Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilttoward
engine and lift off of tractor,
° To replace, reverse above procedures.
HEADUGHT
ECTOR
HOOD
FIG. 35
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting_
° Check wiring_ See electrical widng diagram in the
Repair Parts section.
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