Craftsman 917.257281 Owner's Manual page 9

12.0 hp ic electric start 38" mower deck 5 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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ASS
SLY
iNSTALL BATTERY (See Figs, 4 & 5)
CAUTION:
Do not short batten=/termi-
nals, Before Installing battery, remove
metal bracelets,
wristwatch
bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acclden-
tat grounding.
Lift seat to raised position_
,
Open battery box door.
,
Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of unit.
,
Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box°
First connect RED batter_jcable to positive (+) battery
terminalwith hex bolt, flat washer, Iockwasher 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
_IEGATIVE
(RED) CAB_
(BLACK) CABLE
FLAT
WASHER
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
NEGATIVE (.) "tERMINAL
FIG. 4
BATTERY
VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
,/'CHECKLIST
9
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WEW/SH TO ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SAT/SFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
_/
All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/
No remaining loose parts in carton.
/
Battery isproperly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6amps).
4" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
#'
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were over-inflated at the factory).
v"
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 muted
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
4" Check wiring. See that all connections are stillsecure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
v"
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.
4"
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

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