Sears 917.257462 - Manual (Page 9)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 & 6)
A
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.
• Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of unit.
• Be sure drain tube is attached to bottom of battery box.
• First connect RED battery cable and RED fused igni­
tion wire to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt,
flatwasher, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
• 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.
Use terminal access doors for:
• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard­
ware).
• Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery.
• Jumping (if required).
• Periodic charging.
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
VENT CAPS
FIG. 6
^CHECKLIST
BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW LAWN
RIDER, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
/ 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 over-inflated at the factory).
/ 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 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 YOUR LAWN RIDER,
PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPOR­
TANT ITEMS:
/ Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operiate them before you start the engine.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
FIG. 5