Craftsman 917.254640 Owner's Manual page 17

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9. Check Muffler
Inspect and replace damaged muffler and/or deflector as
it could create a fire hazard and/or damage,
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DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER,
CYLINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT
MAY CAUSE BURNS.
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10. Lubricate Pivot Points
Place several drops of SAE 30 off at points where parts
move against each other, expecially:
a. Front axle pivot
b. Hood hinges
c. Foot pedal shaft {both ends)
d. Lift shaft {both ends)
See Lubrication Chart page 24.
T 1. Starting your Tractor With a Weak Battery
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should
be recharged, if "'jumper cables" are used for emergen-
cy starting, follow this procedure:
NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE
OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A ! 2 VOLT
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.
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LEAD-ACID BATT=RIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,
FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS
AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
AROUND BATTERIES.
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ADJUSTMENT
AIR CLEANER COVER
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SCREW
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a. Connect each end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminals of each battery {tak-
ing care not to short against chassis). (Fig. t8)
b. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged
battery,
c, Connect the other end of the cable to the L.H.
side panel bolt (Fig. 19) NOTE: KEEP AWAY
FROM GAS TANK AND BATTERY.
d. Disconnect cables in reverse order:
1, L.H. side Panel Bolt (Fig. 19)
2. Negative terminal of fully charged battery
3. Positive terminals
DO NOT U SE YOUR T CTOR B AKERY R
TO START OTHER VEHICLES
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