Install Battery; Checklist - Craftsman 917.257730 Owner's Manual

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL
BATTERY
(See Figs. 5 and 6)
CAUTION:
Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before installing
battery, remove
_
etal
bracelets,
wristwatch
bands,
rings, etco
Positive terminsI
must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
Lift hood to raised position.
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Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray.
Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of
tractor.
,
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washe r, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
o
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminat with remaining
hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and he× nut. Tighten securely.
Stide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads.
,
Position terminal guard over battery as shown, lower
battery bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of
battery bolts into slots of key holes.
Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts
remain in sJots of the key holes in the battery supporL
Be sure terminal access doors are closed.
Use terminal access doors for:
,
inspection
for secure connections
(to tighten hard-
ware).
,
inspection for corrosion.
o
Testing battery.
JumpJng (if required).
,
Periodic charging.
F3G. 5
BATTERY
KEY HOLE
FiG. 6
TERMINAL
TERMINAL
DOORS
I
PENT CAPS
BATTERY
TRAY
7CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND
SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST,"
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All assembly instructions have been completed.
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No remaining loose parts in carton.
¢'
Batteryis properly prepared and charged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
¢" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
,/
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results.
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
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Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
property around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
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Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
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Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel controi is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
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Engine oil is at proper level.
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Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
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Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function.
Operate them before you start the engine.
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Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
7
It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Fotlow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in Opera-
tion section of this manual).
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