Sears 917.255561 Owner's Manual page 9

ASSEMBLY
iNSTALL BA3"TEF Y (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.
o Lift seat to raised position.
• Open battery box dOOrr
° Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of tractor_
= Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box..
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bott, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely
o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.
• Close battery box door_
Open battery box door for:
= Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
o Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery.
o Jumping (if required).
o Periodic charging°
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
(RED)
CABLE CABLE
LOCK WASHER
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
FIG. 4
VENTCAPS
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA C TION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL 0 WING CHECKLIST:
v" All assembly instructions have been completed.
v" No remaining loose parts in carton_
¢" Battery is properly prepared and charged_ (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)_
v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely
v" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were over-inflated at the factory).
v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results.. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveting).
v" Check mower and drive belts. Be surethey 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 A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
#" Engine oil is at proper level,
V" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
J" 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.