Craftsman EZ3 917.259531 Owner's Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY
SEAT
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terrni-
nal with remaining hex boiL, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut. Tighten securely
° Close battery box docr_
Open battery box door for:
• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
Inspection for corrosion,
o Testing battery_
. Jumping (if required)_
Periodic charging
I
DISCARD TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE CAPS
LOCK
WASHER
HEX
NUT
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
(RED)CABLE (BLACK)CABLE
FIG. 2
SEAT
PAN
BOX DOOR
FIG. 3
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_
° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
° Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat w'asher
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.
o Get off seat without moving its adjusted position_
. Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely_
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
FLAT WASHER
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT 'LOCK WASHER
FIG. 4
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK
(See Fig. 5)
The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in
proper position when operating mower, Be sure they are
properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.
o Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
o Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See '`TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
• With mower in desffed height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and
tighten securely
Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET _,
8
3/8-16
LOCKNUT
3/8"WASHER
GAUGE
FIG. 5
R BOLT
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.
o Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" 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