Craftsman 917250262 tractor

User Manual - Page 10

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INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 and 6)
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.
o Lift hood to raised position.
° Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray.
Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of
tractor.
Position terminal guard overbattery and install battery
bolts through guard mounting holes and into threaded
fasteners on support plate.
o Tighten battery bolts securely, but do not over tighten.
= Open terminal access doors.
° 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 (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut,, Tighten securely.
= Close terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
o Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
° Inspection for corrosion.
= Testing battery.
o Jumping (if required),,
o Periodic charging.
:_::_i:;_:-•"_::;: '': F TERMINAL
. F /... <_>_.__ GUARD
SA ERY
-: BOLTS
. U I _BATTERY
THREADED F] :il_ ;'_ _ TRAY
DRAIN TUBE
FIG. 5
LOCK FLAT WASHER
WASHER
RE .UT
DOOR
: "1 _- ------ POSITIVE
...... NEGATIVE
' ..... " (BLACK)
CABLE
FIG. 6
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton_
,/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
J Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated 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).
,/ Checkmoweranddrivebeltso Besuretheyarerouted
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepsr's.
,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,
PA YEXTRA 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. Operate them before you start the engine.
,/ Be sure brake system isin safe operating condition.
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