Craftsman 917.255942 Owner's Manual page 10

18.0 hp twin cylinder 44" mower 6 speed garden tractor
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL
BATTERY
(See Figs. 9 and 10)
&
CAUTION:
Do not short batterytermlnals.
Before
installing
battery,
remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to
prevent
sparking
from
accidental
grounding.
Raise hood,
Lift out air intake duct,
Make sure drain tube isfastened to drain hole in battery
tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery
support.
Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of
tracton
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.
Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads.
Position terminal guard over the battery as shown, lower
bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of bolts into
slots of key holes.
Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts
remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.
Replace air intake duct. Air duct should be placed so
that the bottom edge is between the lip of the battery tray
and the battery.
Be sure terminal access doors are close&
Use terminal access doors for:
inspection for secure connections (totighten hardware).
Inspection for corrosion.
Testing battery.
Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging
LOCK
WASHER
HID( NUT
NEGATIVE
(BLAC_
CABLE
HEX
BOLT
FIG. 9
AIR
DUCT'
FIG. f()
/CHECKLIST
BATTERY TRAY
LIP
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND
SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,/
All assembly instructions have been completed,
,/"
No remaining loose parts in carton.
/
Batteryis properly prepared and charged,
(Minimum 1
hour at 6 amps),
/
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/
front-to-rear
for best cutting results.
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
/
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
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Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clampe&
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION 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.
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Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition,
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