Craftsman 917.254750 Owner's Manual page 9

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ASSEMBLY
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INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
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CAUTION: Do not short batter]/termi-
nalso Before installing 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 seat to raised position.
• Open battery box door.
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, flat 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)
• Inspection for corrosion
Testing battery
• Jumping (if required)
Periodic charging.
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
(RED) "_. BLACK)
CABLE CABLE
LOCK WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
FIG. 4
VENT CAPS
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
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FIG, 5
/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST.
•/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose pars in carton,
,/" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
V" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,
/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were over-inflated at the factory).
¢" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side*to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results, (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling),
,,I Check mower and drive belts. 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 TTENTtON TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/ Engine oil is at proper level
¢" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline,
,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.