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Craftsman EZ3 917.258872 Owner's Manual page 8

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ASSEM
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HOW ,TO .SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT
BATTERY
(See Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting 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 hood to raised position,,
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Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-
tive caps and discard.
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tf this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
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First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washe r, lock washer and hex
nut as shown_ Tighten securely.
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Connect BLACK ground!ng cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nuL Tighten securely_
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Close terminal access door&
Use terminal access doors for:
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Inspection for secure connections
(to tighten hard-
ware)°
°
inspection for corrosion.
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Testing battery.
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Jumping (if required).
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Periodic charging,,
LOCK
FLAT
HEX NUT
WASHER
WASHER
LY
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INSTALL
SEAT (See Fig. 3)
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Adjust seat before tightening adjustment kn0b. .....' _'
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Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.,
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Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
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Assemble
adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten,
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
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Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down,
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Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
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Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 3
FLAT
WASHER
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.
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Reduce tire pressure to PS1 shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual,,
CHECK
BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted.
See 'q'O ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual
FIG, 2
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