Craftsman 917.250222 Operator's Manual page 25

REPLACING BATTERY
_JlLWARNING: Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing awrench or any other 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 accidental grounding.
1. Lift seat pan to raised position.
2. Remove terminal cover,
3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully remove
battery from tractor.
4. Install new battery with terminals insame
position as old battery.
5. Reinstall terminal cover.
6. First connect RED battery cable to posi-
tive (+) battery terminal with bolt and nut
as shown. Tighten securely.
7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with remain-
ing bolt and nut, Tighten securely
8. Lower seat pan.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-
in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind
the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
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, ensure to recon-
nect the headlight wire connector,
Headlight Wire
Connector
Terminal
C0ver_,x " Negative
(Black)
Positive
(Red)
Nut
Bolt
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holder from the hole inthe
backside of the grill,
3. Replace bulb in ho[der and install bulb
holder securely back into the hole in the
backside of the grill,
4. 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.
ENGINE 'i_
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. If adjustment
is necessary, see engine manual,
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should notbe neces-
sary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine
manual.
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