Check Deck Levelness; Install Battery; Checklist - Craftsman 917.255981 Owner's Manual

CHECK
DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting resuits, mower housing should be properly
Ieveledo See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of t his manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower
drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual. Verifythat the belts are
routed correctly.
''":_ "-- ...... ;_ FLAT WASHER
OLAOKOAO
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 6 and 7)
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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before Installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
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- Lift hood to raised position..
° Be sure battery drain tube has not come foose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray.
o Lower' battery into battery tray with terminals to front of
tractor°
- First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, Iockwasher and hex
nut as shown Tighten securely.
= Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock
washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.
= Slide 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 bo ts nto 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 slots of the key holes in the battery support,
° Be sure terminal access doors are closed.
Use terminal access doors for:
o Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
• Inspection for corrosion.
= Testing battery
o Jumping (if required)_
• Periodic charging.
BATTERY
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOORS
CAPS
KEYHOLE
'BATTERY TRAY
FIG. 7
v" CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST."
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in cartonu
v" Battery is properly prepared and charged° (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)o
,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,
,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
,1' Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for' best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
v' Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRAA TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWtNG IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
,/ Fuel tank is filted with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
,,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine,
v' Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition,
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