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Craftsman 917.257621 Owner's Manual page 9

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INSTALL
BATTERY
(See Figs. 4 and 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.
ii Ull,
.....
o
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 tractor,.
.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown.. Tighten securely_
.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-
nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut.. Tighten securely.
.
Close battery box door.
Open battery box door for:
o
Inspection for secure connections
(to tighten hard-
ware)..
Inspection for corrosion.
°
Testing battery.
Jumping (if required)..
°
Periodic charging.
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
(RED) CABLE
(BLACK)
CABLE
LOCK WASHER
POSITIVE
(+) TERMINAL
NEGATIVE
(-) TERMINAL
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
v" CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND
SA TtSFA CTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
v"
All assembly instructions have been completed
v"
No remaining loose parts in carton_
v'
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)..
J
Seat is adjusted comfortably
and tightened securely,
,/
All tires are properly inflated.
(For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated
at the factory)..
,/
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front4o-rear for best cutting results°
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling),.
v"
Check mower and drive heirs. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers,.
,/
Check wiring. See that al! connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
v"
Engine oil is at proper level,.
,/
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline_
J"
Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function,, Operate them before you start the engine.
,f'
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition..
FIG. 4
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