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Sears 536.255861 Owner's Manual page 10

12.5 horse power all-wheel steer 40" mower deck 5-speed transaxle lawn tractor

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ASSEMBLY
DANGER
Always connect positive (red) cable firsL Connect-
ing negative cable first can result In sparks if the
wrench touches any metal surface. Be sure battery
hold-down bracket does not touch battery terminals
and cause a spark_
REINSTALL
CHARGED
BATTERY
(See FIG. 6)
Raise
seat
and
place
battery
back
in tractor
with positive(+) terminal toward rear of tractor. NOTE: Be
sure ignition key is in OFF position,
Position battery hold-down bracket onto top left edge of
battery (opposite terminals).
Reinstall bolt. Tighten bolt to secure battery,
Attach positive
(+) red battery
cable to positive (+)
terminal on battery with a 1/4 X 3/4 inch head screw and
a 1/4 inch keps nut, Tighten nut securely,
Place battery boot over positive(+) battery terminal (see
Fig, 6 inset).
Attach negative (.) black battery cable to negative (*)
terminal on battery with a 1/4 X 3/4 inch hex head screw
and a 1/4 inch keps nut. Tighten nut securely.
NEGATIVE
BLACK
BATTERY CABLE
BATTERY
BOOT
\
PoSrrlVE (+) RED
BATTERY
BATTERY CABLE
BATTERY HOLD.DOWN
BRACKET
BOLT
%
114 X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD SCREW
BATTERY
114 X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD SCREW
NEGATIVE(-] BATTERY
TERMINAL
NEGATIVE (-) BLACK
BATTERY CABLE
POSITIVE (,,) BATTERY TERMINAL
CUT-AWAY VIEW FROM RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF _ RACTOR
POSITIVE (+) RED BATTERY CABLE
FIG. 6
,/ CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND
ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTfON FROM
THtS QUALITY PRODUCT,
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
/
AU assembly instructionshave been compteted_
,/'
No'remaining loose parts in carton.
4"
Battery is property prepared and charged. (Minimum 1
hour at 6 amps),,
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely
/
All tires are properly inflated_(For shipping purposes, the
tires were over-inflated at the factory),
.t"
Be sure mower deck is propedy leveied side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting resuitso (Tires must be prop-
erly inflated for leveling)
/
Check mower and drive befts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside aUbelt guides.
!/'
Check wiring. See that atl connections are 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.
,//
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular Unleaded
gasoline,
,/#" Become famitiar with all controls-their
location and
function, Operate controls before starting engine,
//
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition,
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