Adjusting The Seat; Checking Tire Pressure; Connecting The Battery Cables; Setting The Deck Wheels - Craftsman 247.27038 Series Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Seat

Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat-
stop. Engage the parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until it clicks into place.
To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat adjustment lever up. Slide the seat
forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever.
Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See "Figure 7".

Checking Tire Pressure

Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Refer to the tire
sidewall for proper pressure.
The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire
pressure before operating the tractor. Check the sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
NOTE: Equal tire pressure is critical for level cutting deck performance.

Connecting the Battery Cables

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to
its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment may have been left
disconnected from the terminals at the factory. To connect the battery cables,
proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery
terminal is marked Neg. (–).
NOTE: If the positive battery cable is already attached, skip ahead to step 2.
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Figure 7
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1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive battery terminal and
attach the red cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with the bolt and
hex nut. See "Figure 8".
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and
attach the black cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and
hex nut. See "Figure 8".
3. Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help
protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side
of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the Service section your
Operator's Manual prior to operating the tractor.

Setting the Deck Wheels

Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to
support the weight of the cutting deck.
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as follows:
1. Check the tire pressure, make sure the pressure is correct and equal on all tires.
2. Make sure the deck is level, both front-to-back and side-to-side. See the
Maintenance & Adjustments section for deck leveling information and instructions.
3. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in
the normally desired mowing height setting.
4. Check the wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the surface below.
The deck wheels should have between ¼" and ½" clearance above the
ground. Proceed as follows to adjust the wheels:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
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