Craftsman 917.25650 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY
CONNECT BATTERY {See Figs. 2 and 3)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­
nals. Before connecting battery, re­
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden­
tal grounding.
» Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat
pan to raised position.
» Open battery box door.
» Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
» If this battery is put into service 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 (+) ter minal
with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown. Tighten securely.
« Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative {-) termi­
nal 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 .
DISCARD
TERMINAL
POSITIVE protective
(RED) CABLE CAPS
SEAT
PAN
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
—
FIG. 3
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
» Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
“ Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
<■ Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washerandflat 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 c! utch/brake pedal all the way down
(See Fig,. 8).
■> Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
» Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
FIG. 2
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