How to set up your tractor, Assembly, Fnstall seat (see fig. 3) – Craftsman 917.258692 User Manual
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ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERV (See Fig. 2)
A
CAUTION; Do not short battery termf-
Bals by alio wing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the
same time, Sefore connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wrlstwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be oormeoted
first to prevent sparking from acciden
tai grounding.
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Lif! hood to raised position
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Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec
tive caps and discard.
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it 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.
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First connect RED battery cable to positive (+j battery
terminal with hex bolt, flatwasher, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securaty,
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Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat
tery terminal with remaining hex boll, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut, Tighten securely.
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Close terminal access doors-
Use terminal access doors for:
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inspectton for secure connections {to tighten hard
ware).
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Inspsclion lor corrosion
' Testing battery.
» Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging.
fNSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
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Remove cardboard packing on seat pan
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Place seat on seal pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
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Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten.
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Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
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Lower seat into operating position and stl on seat.
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Slid« seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you
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press clutciVbrake pedal all the way
down
» Get off seat without moving its adjusted postlion..
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Raisa seal and ilghtert adjustment knob securely.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tifss on your tractor were overinflaled at the factory lor
shipping purposes- Correct tire pressure Is Important tor
best cutting performafioe.
• Reduce tire pressure to PS! shown in ''PRODUCT
SPECIFlCATiONS” on page 3 of this manual
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you ieam how to operate your tractor, check la ses
that the braka is properly adjusted. Ses “TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section
d
1 this
manual.