Install battery {see figs. 5 & 6) – Craftsman 917.256930 User Manual
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INSTALL BATTERY {See Figs. 5 & 6)
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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 drain tube is attached to bottom of battery box
and tube passes through to hole in chassis for proper
drainage,
“ Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of tractor.
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First connect RED battery cable and RED fused igni
tion wire to positive {+) battery terminal with hex bolt,
flat washer, lock 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.
<■ Close battery box door.
Open battery box door for:
» Inspection for secure connections {to tighten hard
ware).
» Inspection for corrosion.
» Testing battery,
° Jumping (if required).
° Periodic charging.