Craftsman 917.255520 - 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 well 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, fiat 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
• Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard^
and start the wing nuts onto the threads
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• Position terminal guard over the battery as shownl
lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts o|
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: j
’ Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard­
ware).
• Inspection for corrosion.
' Testing battery.
• Jumping (if required),
• Periodic charging,
/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR W EW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION 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
Ail tires are properly inflated- (For shipping purposes,
the tires were over-inflated at the factory)
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled slde-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results (Tires must be
properly inflated tor 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 stili secure
and wires are properly clamped
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR TRACTOR. PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING MPORTANT
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
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition
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