Craftsman 917250560 lawn tractor

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CONNECT BATI'ERY (See Fig. 2)
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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 hood to raised position..
o Open terminal access doors, remove termina] protec-
tive 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 (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex
nut as shown.. Tighten securely.,
° Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat°
tery terminai with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nuL Tighten securely.
° Close terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
= Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
° Inspection for corrosion..
° Testing battery.
° Jumping (if required)..
° Periodic charging.,
HEX NUT LOCK
DISCARD WASHER
TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE
CAPS ::_._,_
TERMINAL ,"'" _l
ACCESS
DOOR
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
VENT HOLE
(KEEP CLEAN)
FIG. 2
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_
° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_
o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
° Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer toosely.
Do not tighten.
. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.,
° Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal
° Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press dutch/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
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 3
FLAT WASHER
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 PSI 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.,
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