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Craftsman EZ3 917.258861 Owner's Manual page 25

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TO REMOVE
WHEEL
FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig_ 31) -
*
Block up axle securely,
°
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal.
.
Repair' tire and reassemble,
°
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle g roove.
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Replace axle cover_
REAR WHEEL -
.
Block rear axle securely
.
Remove five (5) hub belts to allow wheel removal
Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace and tighten hub
bolts securely.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your' local
parts dealer
Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion_
WASHERS
RETAINING
AXLE
COVER
FIG. 31
TO START ENGINE
WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Figs. 32)
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1,1,.,,11.11..,i.
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CAUTION:
Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries.
Always
wear eye protection
when around batteries,
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged.
If "jumper' cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT:
YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM,
THE OTHER
VEHICLE
MUST
ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM.
DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR "
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis,
°
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panel
bolt on the left side of the tractor, away from fuel tank
and battery,
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
°
BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged
battery°
RED cable last from both batteries.
O
PANEL
BOLT
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FIG. 32
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 securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
°
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° See electrical wiring diagram in 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°
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