Checklist - Craftsman 536.25587 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
DANGER
Always connect pos[ttve (red) cable first. 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.
Place hook end of battery hold-down rod through large
hole in main frame and hook into smalt hole in front of
batter_'..
Place threaded end of hold-down rod through loop in
bracket and secure with plastic wing nut, NOTE: Tighten
with pliers if necessary
e 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.
o Place battery boot over positive (+) battery terminal (see
Fig 9 inset),
e Attach negative (+) black battery cable to negative (-)
terminal on battery with a 1/4 X 314 inch hex head screw
and a 1t4 inch keps nut, Tighten nut securely,
BATTERY HOLD-DOWN BRACKET
SLOT
114 X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD
NEGATIVE (-) B LACK BATTERY
BATTERY CABLE BOOT
t
/ .oo+, +
POSITIVE (+) BATTERY TERMINAL
X 3/4 INCH HEX HEAD SCREW
(-) BATTERY TERMINAL
NEGATIVE (-) BLACK
BATTERY CABLE
BATTERY
HOLD-DOWN
ROD
SMALL HOLE
ERY BOOT POSITIVE (+) RED BATTERY CABLE
CUT+AWAY VIEW FROM RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF TRACTOR
FIG. 9
,# CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT,
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
All assembly instructions have been completed,
/ No remaining loose parts in carton,
./ Battery is properly prepared and charged, (Minimum I
hour at 6 amps)+
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely
/ All tires are properly inflated, (For shipping purposes, the
tires were over-inflated at the factory),
/ Be sure mower deck is property leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results, (T_res must be prop-
erty inflatedfor leveling).
/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt guides,
,,z Check wiring+ See that all connections are secure and
wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,
PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT ITEMS:
,Y/ Engine oil is at proper level,
,1"/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regurar Unleaded
gasoline,,
,[/ Become familiar with all controls-their tocation and
function+ Operate controls before starting engine,,
// Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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