Craftsman 3One 917.257562 Owner's Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
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CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
accidentally in contact with battery acid°
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its lifeo
• See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
• Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells,, Do not overfill.
• Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes. After standing, check the battery celt acid
level 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 tractor.
IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE
° Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour_ Use
a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau-
tions required for battery charging.
, Check the acid tevet 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 cover' the 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
damage has occurred in handling,
• Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for
disposal by adding it to two gallons 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 instructionson how to ir_tall battery_
CUT AWAY VIEW
_... VENT CAP
_ ..... VENT WELL
FIG. 2
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment bolt.
, Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
• Assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasher and flat washer
loosely. Do not tighten_ , . ,,:,.,,
• Tighten shoulder bolt securely,.
• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely,.
BATTERY CELL
ACID LEVEL
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractorwere ove rinflatedat the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICAT!ONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled,, See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual,
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown ior replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the _ervice and Adjustments
section of this manual Verify _at the belts a_e route'd_°
correctly, -.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you ieam how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual,
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