Craftsman 917.255561 - Manual (Page 9)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­
nais. Before installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wnstwatcn bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden­
tal groundirig.
* Lift seat to raised position.
» Open battery box door
” Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of tractor,
» Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box
® First connect RED battery cable to positive (4) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely
0 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat­
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat 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.
e Testing battery
® Jumping (if required),
® Periodic charging.
POSITIVE
(RED)
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BATTERY
BOX DOOR
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
LOCK WASHER
HEX NUT-
, .FLAT
^ \ /WASHER
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (+} TERMINAL NEGATIVE (.) TERMINAL
■>—1 -P''-; m
FIG. 4
VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
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q £PORE you operate and enjoy your new
jfq^CTOR, WE WISH TO assure tha t you receive
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST
/ 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
/ Ali 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 mowerand drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
V Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly damped.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
/ Engine oil is at proper level,
/ Fuel tank is tied with fresh, dean, regular unleaded
/ Become familiar with ali 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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