Craftsman 917.252560 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Figs. 2A arid 2B)
CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
accidentally in contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi­
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger wiil extend Its life
•* See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
» Lift hood to raised position.
« Remove battery from tractor to fill with acid and charge,.
To remove battery, remove terminal guard and battery
bolts securing battery to tractor,
' Fit! battery with acid. Fii! each cell until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill.
» Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes. After standing, check the battery cel! acid
level, if beiow the vent wells, add more acid until the
correct level is reached,,
While battery is standing (afteradding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged, continue with assembly of tractor.
IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED
BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE.
» Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. Use
a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau­
tions required for battery charging.
■> Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water
« install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
wipe dry.
.
" Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handiing.
» Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for
disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five
gaiion plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic
paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of
more soda causes no more foaming.
» Follow instructions on how to install battery.
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
■> Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
“ Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
“ Assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasherandtiatwasher
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 clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
” Get off seat without moving its adjusted position,
“ Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.