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Craftsman 917.270311 Owner's Manual page 9

12.5 hp electric start 38" mower 5 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR
TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY
_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, re-
move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con-
nected first to prevent sparking from acci-
denta_ grounding.
, Remove cardboard packing from seat
pan and lift seat pan to raised position.
o Open battery box door and remove pro-
tective plastic.
o Remove terminal protective caps and
discard.
o if this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label
Jocated between terminals) charge bat-
tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps.
. First connect RED battery cable to posF
rive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat wash-
er, lock washer and hex nut as shown.
Tighten securely.
, Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining hex
bolt, flat washer, lock washer and he×
nut. Tighten securely.
o Close battery box door. Open battery
box door for:
,
Inspection for secure connections
(to tighten hardware).
o
inspection for corrosion.
Testing battery.
Jumping (if required).
o
Periodic charging.
Positive
Discard Terminal
(Red) Cable
Proctective
Caps
\
Lock Washer
Fiat Washer
Hex
He× Bolt
Negative
(Black)
_NSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
PLace seat on seat pan and assemble
shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt
securely.
Assemble adjustment knob and flat
washer Ioosety, Do not tighten.
o 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 aHthe way down.
Get off seat without moving its adjusted
position.
Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob
securely.
Seat
Seat Pan
_
Shoutder_
Bolt
_
"- Flat Washer
Adjustment Knob
Bakery
Door

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