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ASSEMBLY
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.
Lift seat to raised position.
Lower battery into fender well with battery terminals
toward front of unit, Make sure battery rests in battery
tray,
Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray,
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, Iockwasher and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely,
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
teryterminal
with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock-
washer and hex nut, Tighten securely
Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads,
Position terminal guard over the battery as shown,
lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of
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:
Inspection for secure connections
(to tighten hard-
ware)
Inspection for corrosion
Testing battery
Jumping (if required)
Periodic charging
POSITIVE
(+)
NEGATIVE (-)
TERMINAL
TERMINAL
POSITIVE (RED)
NEGATIVE
CABLE
(BLACK)
FLATWASHERS
CABLE
HEXNUT
LOCKWASHERS
HEXNUT
FIG. 4
WING
TERMINAL
GUARD
ACCESS
NUT
DOOR
BATTERY
BOLT
KEY
BATTERY
BATTERY
HOLE
DRAIN TUBE
TRAY
FIG. 5
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATEAND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC-
TOR, WE AT SEARS WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE-
CEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE
AND
SATISFAC-
TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT,
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,/
All assembly instructions have been completed,
V'
No remaining loose parts in carton
,/
Batteryis properly prepared and charged
(Minimum
! hour at 6 amps),
,/
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_
,/
Alltires are properly inflated,
(For shipping purposes.
the tires were over-inflated
at the factory)
,/
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,
,/
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:
¢"
Engine oilis at proper level.
,/
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.
,/
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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