Install Battery; Checklist - Craftsman 917.257740 Owner's Manual

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ASSEMBLY
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INSTALL
BATTERY
(See Figs, 5 and 6)
CAUTION:
Do not short battery termi-
WINGNUTS
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 loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray.
o
Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of
tractor
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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 (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock
washer and hex nut
Tighten securely.
.
Slide the two battery botts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads
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Position terminal guard over battery as shown, lower
battery bolts into 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.
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Testing battery
°
Jumping (if required).
°
Periodic charging.
(NEGATIVE)
BLACK CABLE
DRAIN TUBE
LOCK WASHER
TERMINAL
FIG. 6
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND
SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
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All assembly instructions have been completed°
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No remaining loose parts in carton_
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Battery is propedy prepared and cha[ged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 arnps).
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_
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All tires are properly inflated° (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory)
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Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front*to-rear for best cutting results.
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling)
,/
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
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Checkwiring
See that allconnections
are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,
PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPOR-
TANT ITEMS:
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Engine oil is at proper level.
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Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline
,/
Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function° Operate them before you start the engine
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Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition
FIG. 5
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