Craftsman 917.255575 Owner's Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION'. Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothlng Immediately If
accidentally in contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
batteryventcaps. Alwayswear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
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Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use, However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger wifl extend its life,
• See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag,
• Fill battery with acid. Fill each ceil until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill.
• Allow battery to stand arrd settle for at least thirty
minutes. After standing, check the level of acid. If
below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct
_evel is reached_
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being char ged, contin ue with assembly of tractor.
IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE.
• Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. Use
a 12 voJtbattery charger. Observe all safety precautions
required for battery char ging.
• Check the acid tevef after the battery is charged, if the
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water.
• Install the vent caps to cover the vent weIIs, Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
wipe dry.
• Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling.
• Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for
disposal by adding it to four inches of water in a five
gallon plastic container, Stir with a wooden or plastic
paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of
more soda causes no more foaming.
• Follow instructions on how to install battery.
CUT AWAY VIEW
VENT CAP
/
_//VENT WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
FIG. 2
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
. Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
• Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer
loosely. Do not tighten=
• Tighten shoulder boJtsecurely,
• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat,
. Slide seat until a comfortable position isreached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down
(See Figv 6),
. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
FLAT WASHER
/
ADJUSTMENT • LOCK WASHER
BOLT
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes, Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATION on page 3 of this manual,
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual,
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower btade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly,
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted. See 'TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual