Sears 917.257632 - Manual (Page 9)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5)
A
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
rials. 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 cabie to negative (-) termi­
nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut. Tighten securely.
0 Close battery box door.
Open battery box door for:
o Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard­
ware),
» Inspection for corrosion.
» Testing battery.
» Jumping (if required),
«■ Periodic charging.
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE {-) TERMINAL
FIG. 4
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
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/ 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 overinfiated at the factoiy).
/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
/ Check mower and drive bells. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
/ Check wiring. See that all connections are stifi secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR. PA Y
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
/ Engine oil is at proper ieve!.
/ 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 is in safe operating condition.