Craftsman 917.255160 Owner's Manual page 9

12.0 hp ohv electric start 38" mower deck 5 speed transaxle
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INSTALL
BATTERY
(See Figs. 4 & 5)
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 seat to raised position°
Open battery box door.
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Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of uniL
Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.
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First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hexbolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
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Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nuL Tighten securely.
Close battery box door
Open battery box door for:
Inspection for secure connections
(to tighten hard-
ware).
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Inspection for corrosion.
Testing battery.
°
,Jumping (if required)
Periodic charging.
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE
RED) CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
LOCK WASHER
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
NEGATIVE
(-) TERMINAL
FIG. 4
BATTERY
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VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND
SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECK!.IST:
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Al! assembly instructions have been completed.
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No remaining loose parts in carton°
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Battery is properly prepared and charged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
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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 over-inflated
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)_
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Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
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Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped,
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
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_
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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.

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