Craftsman 917.257480 Owner's Manual page 9

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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.
Make sure drain tube is fastened to drain hole in batter'
tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of batter
Support.
• Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of
Tractor.
. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, fiat washer, Iockwasher and hex
nut as shown, Tighten securely
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat 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.
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CABLE
BATTERY °_"
BLACK "" _
(NEGATIVE)
CABLE
WAHSER
BATTERY
TRAY
DRAIN TUBE
KEY
HOLE
WING NUT
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ACCESS
DOOR
TERMINAL
GUARD
FIG. 5
,/'CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT_.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
V" All assembly instructions have been completed
./ No remaining loose parts in carton,
J Batteryis properly prepared and charged (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps),
¢" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
J All tires are properly inflated, (Forshipping purposes,
the tires were overqnflated 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 leveling),
,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers,
J 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 IMPOR-
TANT ITEMS'
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Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unteaded
gasoline.
J Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function Operate them before you start the engine
V" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
FIG. 4