Craftsman 917.257360 - Manual (Page 9)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­
nals. Before installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden­
tal grounding.
Lift seat to raised position.
Lower battery into fender wel! with battery terminals
toward front of unit. Make sure battery rests in battery
tray.
Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat­
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat 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.
Be sure terminal access doors are closed.
Use terminal access doors for:
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard­
ware)
Inspection for corrosion
Testing battery
Jumping (if required)
Periodic charging
POSITIVE (+)
TERMINAL
NEGATIVE {-)
TERMINAL
^CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC­
TOR, WE AT SEARS WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE­
CEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFAC­
TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
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All assembly instructions have been completed.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
Battery is 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 over-inflated 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.
/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are property clamped.
WHILELEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PA Y
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
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FIG. 4
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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.
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.