Craftsman 917254850 Lawn Tractor

OWNER'S MANUAL - Page 9

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ASSEMBLY
iNSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
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 seat to raised position
° Open battery box door°
Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of unit
° Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box
o First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, tock washer and hex
nut as shown Tighten securely
o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut° Tighten securely°
o Close battery box door_
Open battery box door for:
o inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard_
ware)°
o inspection for corrosion
o Testing battery°
o Jumping (if required).,
Periodic charging _
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
(RED) CABLE (BLACK) CABLE
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
BOLT
NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig.6)
Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface°
- Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual)
. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt and !ocknut and tighten securely
o Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole
3/8-16
LOCKNUT_
GAUGE WHEEL--
__.._ SHOULDER BOLT
FIG. 6
FIG. 4
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