Prepare Battery; Install Seat; Check Tire Pressure; Install Battery - Craftsman 917.255950 Owner's Manual

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ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See FIG. 3)
CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately If ac-
cidentally in contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery
acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps in the bag of parts. Al-
ways wear gloves, clothing and goggles to
protect your hands, skin and eyes,
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use_ However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend its life_
° See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag,
° Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the bot-
tom of the vent wells_ Do not over fill.
• Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes.
After standing, check the level of acid. if below the vent
wells, add more acid until the correct level is reached.
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit.
• To maximize the life of your battery, it is necessary that
the battery be charged before use. Use a 12 volt battery
charger. Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
Observe all safety precautions required for battery charg-
ing. Failure to charge battery can result in a shortened
battery life
. Check the acid level after the battery is charged_ If the acid
has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or iron free
water,
• Install the vent caps to coyerthe vent wells. Wash the top
of the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe
dry,
• Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no dam-
age has occurred in handling.
• Dispose of excess battery acid, Neutralize acid for dis-
posal by adding it to four inches of water in a five gallon
plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle
while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda
causes no more foaming,
• Follow instructions orr how to install battery,
CUT AWAY VIEW
I "_""'- VENT CAP
L.,,.-..J _
_ ATTERY
TUBE
BATTERY
CELL
FIG. 3
INSTALL SEAT (See FIG. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
• Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt,
• Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do
not tighten.
• Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal
• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which al-
lows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down,
• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position,
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT
SHOULDER
_OLT
FLAT
WASHER
I SEAT PAN
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 4
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance,
• ReducetirepressuretoPSIshownin"PRODUCTSPECI-
FICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.
INSTALL BATTERY (See FIGS. 5 & 6)
CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals.
Before installing battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
• Raise hood.
• Make sure drain tube is fastened to drain hole in battery
tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery sup-
port.
• Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of
tractor°
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