Before Removing Tractor From Skid; Connect Battery; Adjust Seat; To Roll Tractor Off Skid - Craftsman 917.20408 Operator's Manual

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID

CONNECT BATTERY

WARNING: Do not short battery ter-
minals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the same
time. Before connecting battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to
prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of
this manual for charging instructions.)
• Determine battery location. Battery loca-
tion will be under the seat or the hood.
• Lift seat pan or hood to raised position.
• Remove two terminal caps and discard.
• First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) terminal with bolt and nut as
shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal
cover over terminal.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining bolt
and nut. Tighten securely.
• Lower seat pan or hood.
NOTE: For battery
"REPLACING BATTERY" in the Service and
Adjustments section in this manual.
Terminal
(Black) Cable
Cover
Label
Positive
(Red)
Cable
02605

ADJUST SEAT

1. Sit in seat.
2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat
until a comfortable position is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
3. Release lever to lock seat in position.
installation see
Terminal
Negative
Nut
Cap
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the
skid. Continue using the instructions that
follow to remove the tractor from the skid.
WARNING: Before starting, read, un-
derstand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Be sure
tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure
the area in front of tractor is clear of other
people and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place gearshift lever in neutral position.
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
TO INSTALL MOWER
1. SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND
LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
Bolt
• Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold.
• Pull parking brake lever up and hold,
release pressure from clutch/brake
pedal, then release parking brake lever.
Pedal should remain in brake position.
Ensure parking brake will hold tractor
secure.
Parking Brake Lever
8
OPTION 1
A