How To Set Up Your Tractor; Prepare Battery; Install Seat; Check Tire Pressure - Craftsman 3One 917.254860 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT
(See Fig, 3)
PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
Adjust seat before tightening adiustment bolt.
CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield,
Wash hands or c_othing immediately if
accidentally in contact with battery a¢ido
Do not smoke. Fumes from
Charged
battery acid are explosiveo
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes,
Your unit has a battery ch£rging system which is sufficient for
normat use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an
automotive charger will extend its life.
• See instructions packed With vent caps in parts bag.
o Fill battery with acid. Rll each cel! until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill
, Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes.
After standing, check the level of acid. if below the vent
wells, add more acid until the correct tevel is reached.
CUT AWAY VIEW
_...... VENT CAP
VENT WELL
_ BATTERY
CELL ACID
z LEVEL
FiG. 2
o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
Place seat on pan and assemble shouider bolt.
, Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and fiat washer
loosely. Do not tighten.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
* Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Stide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
altows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down
(See Fig 6).
Get off seat without moving itSadjusted posit}on.
o Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENTBOLT
FLAT WASHER
FIG. 3
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit,
IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, IT [S NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE_
• Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. Observe
all safety precautions required for battery charging.
Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the acid
has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or iron free
water.
, Install the vent caps to cover the vent welts, Wash the top
of the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry.
Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling.
o Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for
disposal by adding it to four inches of water in a five gatton
plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle
while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda
causes no more foaming.
Follow instructions on how to instatl battery.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit were o.verinfiated at the factory for
shipping purposes, Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance,
Reduce tire pressure to PS! shown Jn "PRODUCT SPECP
FICAT[ONS" 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.
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CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower
blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual. Verify that the betts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that
the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of this manual