Craftsman 917.20390 Operator's Manual

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REPLACING BATTERYWARNING: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any other objectto contact both terminals at the same time.Before connecting battery, remove metalbracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.Positive terminal must be connected first toprevent sparking from accidental grounding.1. Lift hood to raised position.2. Remove terminal cover.3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable thenRED battery cable and carefully removebattery from tractor.4. Install new battery with terminals insameposition as old battery.5. Reinstall terminal cover.6. First connect RED battery cable to posi-tive (+) battery terminal with bolt and nutas shown. Tighten securely.7. Connect BLACK grounding cable tonegative (-) batteryterminal with remain-ing bolt and nut. Tighten securely8. Close hood.Negat,veCab,eTerminal _/_ /_>G_"-_,Covei.... __(Red)/ _ _%2<-LJ_ //Cable _X__/_J_yTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB1. Raise hood.2. Remove bulb holder from the hole in thebackside of the grill.3. Replace bulb in holder and install bulbholder securely back into the hole in thebackside of the grill.4. Close hood.INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSLoose or damaged wiring may cause yourtractor to run poorly, stop running, or preventit from starting.* Check wiring.TO REPLACE FUSEReplace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behindthe dash.TO REPLACE FUSEReplace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behindthe dash.TO REMOVE HOOD & GRILLASSEMBLY1. Raise hood.2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.3. Remove retainer clip and washer fromright hand pivot pin.4. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood atsides and slide left removing hood frompivot pins and lift hood off of tractor.5. When replacing hood, reconnect theheadlight wire connector, and reinstallthe washer and retainer clip on theright hand pivot pin.Left Pivot Pin\\\\_ Washer\ RetainerHeadlight WireConnectorPinPivotENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROLCABLEThe throttle control has been preset atthe factory and adjustment should not benecessary Check adjustment as describedbelow before loosening cable. If adjustmentis necessary, see engine manual.26