Install Battery; Checklist - Craftsman 917.255430 Owner's Manual

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before installin 9 battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
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• Lift seat to raised position.
° Open battery box door.
• Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box,
• Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of unit.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex belt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown° Tighten securely°
° 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),
° Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery,,
° Jumping (if required),
° Periodic charging.
SEAT_ BATTERY
BOXDOOR
(POSITIVE) (NEGATIVE)
RED BLACK
BATTERY GROUNDING
CABLE
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
BATTERY
VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION 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 charge& (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely°
,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were ovennflated at the factory).
,/' Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side4o-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling)_
,i Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside a be t keepers
,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE L _-_RNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
#" Engine oil is at proper level°
,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline_
,I 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.
FIG. 4