To Replace Headlight Bulb; Interlocks And Relays; To Adjust Throttle Control Cable; To Adjust Choke Control - Craftsman EZ3 917.273041 Owner's Manual

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 secui'ely back into the hole in the
backside of the grill.
• Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or'damaged w[dng may cause your
" tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-
vent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-
gram 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.
formed by an authorized engine manufac-
turer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT
SPRING
• While holding spring bushing with
wrench, loosen jam nut.
• Tum adjustment bolt clockwise to
extend springand reduce lift effort for
heavier attachments.
• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise
for lighter attachments.
• .Retighten jam nut against spring bush-
Ing.
IMPORTANT. Do not adjust for maximum
spring tension when using light attach-
ments such as a mower. Adjust lift lever
spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do riot
overpower spring. When removing attach-
ment, always adjust spring tension to its
lowest position.
Adjustment Bolt
Lift Spring
o
= J Nut
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.
Hood
Headlight
Wim
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-
read engine repair establishment or indi-
vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-
formed by an authorized engine manufac-
turer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary. Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. If adjust-
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
• Check that swivel is against side of
quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable
clamp screw and pull cable back until
swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten
cable clamp screw securely.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary. Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. If adjust-
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-
tridge plate to expose carburetor choke
(see =AIR FILTER" in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
• Choke should be closed. If it is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move
choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-
curely.
• Reassemble air cleaner.
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