Sears 917.25559 - Manual (Page 9)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
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CAUTION: Do not short Isattery termi­
nals. Before Installiiig battery, remove
metai braeeiats, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden­
tai grounding.
• Lift seat to raised position.
• Open battery box door.
• Lower battery into batteiy box with battery terminals
toward front of unit.
• Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.
» 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 cable to negative (-) bat­
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat 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.
• Testing battery.
• Jumping (if required).
• Periodic charging .
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE
(RED) CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK) CABLE
FLAT , ,
WASHER \ l-OCK WASHER
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE (.) TERMINAL
M il
BATTERY
BOX DOOR —
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V VENT CAPS
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FIG. ^
FIG. 5
^CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION 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. (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 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, PA Y
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
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,