Craftsman 3One 917.255470 Owner's Manual page 9

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.
° Lift seat to raised position..
, Open battery box door
o Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of tractor.
. Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box_
= First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, fiat 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).
o Inspection for corrosion.
o Testing battery,
° Jumping (if required)°
• Periodic charging,
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSEIVE
(RED) CABLE
(BLACK) CABLE
POSITIVE(4-) T ERMINAL NEGATWE(-) TERMINAL
FIG. 4
BOX DOOR
VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
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