Craftsman EZ3 917.256611 Owner's Manual page 8

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before connecting battery, re-
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, ete.
Positive termiRal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
. . . taJ grouRdi_.na- .....
Lift hood to raised position.
Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-
tive caps and discard.
If this battery is put into servece after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
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 (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt. flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.
Close terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
inspection for corrosion.
Testing battery.
Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging.
HEX NUT
DISCARD TERMINAL \
PROTECTIVE CAPS
LOCK
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
J HEX
BOLT
TERMINAL....
ACCESS
DOOR
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
FiG. 2
(BLACK)
CABLE
iNSTALL SEAT
(See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down
Got off seat without moving its adjusted position.
Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT
\
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT WASHER
FIG, 3
CHECK TiRE PRESSURE
The tires on you r tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI showr 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 "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
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