Craftsman 917.254531 Owner's Manual page 9

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
CAUTION: Do not short battery terml.
nals. Before Installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc,
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acclden=
tat grounding.
• Lift seat to raised position,
= Open battery box door.
= Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of unit.
. Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remain{ng hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut. Tighten securely°
- Close battery box door.
Open battery box door for:
. Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
o Inspection for corrosion.
° Testing battery.
. Jumping (if required).
• Periodic charging o
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSlTIVE NEGATIVE
(RED) CABLE (BLACK) CABLE
FLAT
WASHER
\
HEX
BO_
LOCK WASHER
HEX NUT
I
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
FIG. 4
BATTERY
BO_
VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
,!'CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT,
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
/" All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton_
/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely°
/ Alttires are properly inflated, (For shipping purposes,
the tires were over-inflated at the factory).
/" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front4o-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
prcpedy inflated for leveling).
/ Check mower and drive belts, Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers_
v" Check wiring, See that all connections are stilt secure
and wires are property clampe&
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
#" Engine oil is at proper level
,/ Fuel tank is fifted with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline,
,I Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before yo_t _t?_ the engine.
v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition,