Sears Craftsman 917.257720 - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 and 6)
A
CAUTION: Do oot 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 hood to raised position.
Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray.
Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of
tractor.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cableto negative (-) battery
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.
Position terminal guard over battery as shown, lower
battery bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of
battery 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.
/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE
THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND 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.
/ All tires are properly inflated. (Forshipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated 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 properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,
PA YEXTRA ATTENTION TO THEFOLLOWING IMPOR­
TANT ITEMS:
/ Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, dean, 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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