Sears Craftsman 917.250262 Owner's Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY
• Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes.. After standing, check the battery cell acid
level If below the vent wells, add more acid until the
correct level is reached_
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged,
continue 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 volt battery charger° Observe all safety precau-
tions required for battery charging.
° Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water_
o Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. 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 two gallons 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.
BATTERY
BOLTS
FIG. 2A
CUT AWAY VIEW
CELL ACID
LEVEL
INSTALL SEAT
(See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_
. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
° Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten.
= Tighten shoulder bolt securely,
= Lower' seat into operating position and sit on seal
° Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way ,
down.
° Get off seat without moving its adjusted position°
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
SEAT
\
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 3
FLAT WASHER
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor'were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
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
FIG. 2B
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