Seat; Lockwasher - Craftsman 917.254740 Owner's Manual

Unpacking instructions
1, Take items out of box; the box contains the
items shown below.
2. Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility
knife and fold down sides,
3, Disengage Parking Brake.
4. Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the
skid,
T.
WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD,
WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI*
ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CON-
TACT WITH BATTERY ACID,
DO NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROM
CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-
PLOSIVE.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED
WITH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS
FOUND tN THE BAG OF PARTS. AL-
WAYS WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING
AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT YOUR
HANDS, SKIN AND EYES.
Prepare Battery
a. Fill and charge battery (be/ore insta/fingt,
NOTE: SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACK-
AGED WfTH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS FOUND
IN THE BAG OF PARTS.
b, Fill each cell with battery acid. Add the acid until it
reaches the bottom of the battery vent tubes (Fig,
1), NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING
WILL RESUL T IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.
C.
Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thir-
ty minutes. If the level of acid falls below the
point described in step (b), add more acid until
the correct level is reached. NOTE: UNEVEN
FILLING OF CELLS WILL AFFECT THE BATTERY
CAPACITY AND LIFE. Install the battery caps to
cover the vent wells. Wash the top of the bat-
tery with water to remove any acid, then wipe
dry.
d_
e.
Check battery case for leakage to make sure that
no damage has occurred in handling.
It is recommended that the battery be charged
before use. Use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge
battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
NOTE:OBSERVE ALL SAFETY' PRECAUTIONS
REQUIRED FOR BATTERY CHARGING. Check
the acid level after the battery is charged, ff the acid
has fallen below the correct level, add water.
Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by
adding it to 2 gallons (7.5 litres) of water in a 5
gallon (20 fitres) plastic container. Stir with a
wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda
until the addition of more soda causes no more
foaming.
ASSEMBL Y
VENT CAP
BATTERY
TUBE
BATTERY
CELL
FIGURE 1
SEAT PAN,,
SEAT
SHOULDER
BOLT _LT
EN"
FUEL
TANK
CAP
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CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
2, Install Seat
FIGURE 2
a_
Place seat on seat pan. Screw adjustment bolt, lock-
washer and flat washer into seat (Fig. 2). Screw shoulder
bolt into seat, Bolts, [ockwasher, and flat washer found in
bag of parts. Tighten shoulder bolt securely using a 1/2"
wrench. Tighten adjustment bolt.
NOTE:THE SHOULDER BOLT WiLL BE LOOSE IN
THE SEAT PAN SLOT.
b. P/ace seat in operating position, Sit on the seat
and press c/utch/brake pedal a// the way down.
If operating position is not comfortable, adjust
seat.
c, To adjust, raise seat, Loosen adjustment bolt
(Fig, 2) and slide seat to a comfortable oper-
ating position. Tighten ad/ustment bo/t secure/y
using a 3/4"" wrench.
ADJUSTMENT BOLT, LOCKWASHER,
AND FLAT WASHER MUST BE TiGHT-
ENED SECURELY TO PREVENT MOVE-
MENT OF THE SEAT.
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