Craftsman 917258970 tractor

User Manual - Page 8

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi"
rials. Before connecting battery, re-
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive termina! must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding,
Lift hood to raised position.
Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-
tive caps and discard.
, If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge batten.7for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
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 terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
= Inspection for secure cbnnections (to tighten hard-
LY
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
, Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
® Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
o Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
SEAT
ware),
Inspection for corrosion.
Testing battery.
, Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging.
HEX NUT
DISCARDTERMINAL
PROTECTIVE CAPS
LOCK
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
BOLT
ACCESS
DOOR
POSiTiVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT
WASHER
FiG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
, Reduce tire pressure to PSt shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
F_G. 2
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