Craftsman 917257643 tractor

User Manual - Page 8

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CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before connecting battery, re-
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
. Lift seat pan to raised position_
Open battery box door,,
° Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.
Remove terminal protective caps and discard,
If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
° First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown. Tighten securely,,
° Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termF
nal 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 ,,
DISCARD
TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE
CAPS
POSITIVE /
(RED) CABLI_
v I
LOCK
HEX WASHER
NUT
FLAT
VENT
BOLT
NEGA_VE
(BLACK) CABLE
FIG. 2
SEAT
PAN
BATTERY
BOXDOOR
FIG. 3
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment boll
° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
° Assembleadjustmentbolt, lockwasherandflatwasher
loosely,, Do not tighten.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutchfsrake pedal all the way
down,
Get off seat without moving its adjusted position_
Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely°
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
\
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
LOCK WASHER
LARGE FLAT WASHER
FIG. 4
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