Craftsman 917257630 13.0 HP IC Electric Start 42" Mower 6 Speed Transaxle Lawn Tractor

Owner's Manual - Page 9

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL
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BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5)
, ill , ,ram, ill 11.,
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.
. Lift seat to raised position
Open battery box door
Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.
Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of tractor
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 (-) termi-
nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nuL Tighten securely.
, Close battery box door,
Open battery box door for:
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware)
Inspection for corrosion.
Testing battery
o Jumping (if required)
Periodic charging.
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
{RED) (BLACK)
CABLE CABLE
LOCK
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
HEX HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
FIG. 4
BATTERY
BOX
VENT CAPS
FIG, 5
v" CHECKL IS T
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SA TtSFA CTtON FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST,"
v" All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton_
,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
,/ 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 leveted side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
¢ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers,
,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOURTRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLL O WING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,," Engine oil is at proper level.
v' Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline°
v" Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
¢" - Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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