Starter Air Cleaner - Craftsman 917.25010 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

STARTER AIR CLEANER HOW TO START IF BATTERY iS LOW
FIG, 20
This cleaner (A, Fig. 20), is designed to keep
pieces of grass, chaff, etc., from entering the engine
cooling system. This cleaner must be cleaned every
four to eight hours depending upon conditions.
To clean, remove cleaner and tap lightly. Knead
with hands until cleaner appears to be clean. An air
hose. may be used if available. Replace air cleaner
Before starting engine.
F
FIG. 21
The screen (B Fig. 2t), MUST BE BRUSHED,
CLEANED FREQUENTLY, while operating tractor
to prevent engine from over-heating.
FI G. 22
1. The quickest method would be to connect quick-
start Battery cables or _jumpers" from your
automobile 12 volt Battery to the tractor Battery.
CAUTION: Connect positive (+) terminal to
positive (+) terminal.
2. Method number two will NOT charge battery,
but is strictly emergency starting only.
a.
b,
Remove machine screws (C, D and E, Fig.
2t). This will allow removal of belt guard
assembly (F, Fig. 21).
Loosen nut (G, Fig. 22), and push motor-
generator forward. This will take tension
from V-belt. Remove bett.
c. Secure a piece of rope and tie a knot in one
end. Place this knot into notch in engine
pulley, refer to Fig. 22.
d. Wrap rope around engine pulley using grooves
provided.
e. Pull rope sharply to start engine.
DO NOT REPLACE V-BELT OR GUARD WHILE
ENGINE I$ RUNNING. The above method of starting
is only a means to get unit to nearest source of
battery charging. DO NOT operate tractor any tonger
than necessary with V_belt and guard removed. Stop
engine and replace as soon as possible. Be sure to
have proper tension on belt, retighten nut IG, Fig.
22).
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