Sears 917.25597 - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 6 and 7)
A
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 accidental
grounding.
• Raise hood.
• Make sure drain tube is fastened to drain hole in battery
tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery
support.
•> Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of
tractor.
« First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washerand 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.
« 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 secu re connections (to tighten hardware),
« Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery.
• Jumping (if required).
• Periodic charging.
^CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE
THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
/ Ail 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 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 HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
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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