Interlocks And Relays; To Replace Fuse; To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring; To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly - Craftsman EZ3 917.273023 Owner's Manual

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damagedwiring may cause
your tractorto run poorly,stop running,or
preventit from starting.
• Check wiring. See eleetrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT UFT
SPRING
• While holding spring bushing 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 attachments.
• Retighten jam nut against spring
bushing.
IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maxi-
mum spring tension when using light
attachments such as a mower. Adjust lift
lever spring to aid in lifting attachment.
Do not overpower spring. When remov-
ing attachment, always adjust spring
tension to its lowest position.
Adjustment Bolt Spring
Jam Nut
o
Attachment Lift
Spring
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of
tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedure.
Headlight Wire
Connector
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and
systems, which are being done at the
customers expense, may be performed
by any non-road engine repair establish-
ment or individual. Warranty repairs must
be performed by an authorized engine
manufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THRO'n'LE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. Check adjustment as de-
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adiustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
• With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
• Check that speed control lever is
against stop screw. If it is not, loosen
casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cable uhtil lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.
Adiusting
Throttle
Control
Cable
Stop
Choke
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