Install battery (see figs. 5 & 6), Assembly, Checklist – Sears 917.257462 User Manual
Page 9
Attention! The text in this document has been recognized automatically. To view the original document, you can use the "Original mode".

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 & 6)
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 acciden
tal grounding.
•
Lift seat to raised position.
•
Open battery box door.
•
Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of unit.
•
Be sure drain tube is attached to bottom of battery box.
•
First connect RED battery cable and RED fused igni
tion wire to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt,
flatwasher, 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.
Use terminal access doors for:
•
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard
ware).
•
Inspection for corrosion.
•
Testing battery.
•
Jumping (if required).
•
Periodic charging.
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
VENT CAPS
FIG. 6
^CHECKLIST
BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW LAWN
RIDER, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND 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 HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN RIDER,
PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPOR
TANT 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. Operiate them before you start the engine.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
FIG. 5