Craftsman 944609810 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 7

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ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
&
CAUTION: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or
any other object to contact both
terminals at the same time. Before
connecting battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings,
etc.
Positive terminal must he connected
first to prevent sparking from acci-
dental 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 battery for minimum ofone hourat 6-10 amps.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex boltand keps nut as shown• Tighten
securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.
Tighten securely•
Close terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
Inspection forsecure connections (totighten hard
ware).
Inspection for corrosion.
Testing battery.
Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging.
DISCARD
TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE
CAPS
KEPS HEX BOLT
PosmvE
(BLACK)CABLE
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.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten,
Lower seat intooperating position and sit on seat.
Slideseat untila comfortable positionis 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
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT
WASHER
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on yourtractor were overinflated at the factoryfor
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS on page 3of 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•
FIG. 2
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