Craftsman 250, 270, 247 owner manual Tires, Battery, Cleaning the Equipment

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2.Set the parking brake and push the vehicle. Ifthe rear wheels roll, adjust the brake following instructions on page 20.

Tires

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The recommended operating tire pressure is 20-22 psi for both sets of tires. Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer'srecommendation. Do not ovednflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

1.Remove throe screws holding the cup and battery holder to the frame of the unit.

2.Remove red and black insulation caps from battery terminals.

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Battery

The battery is located under the cup holder to the right of the seat. The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.

(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).

_ relatedARNING:accessoriesBatterycontainposts,leadterminalsand leadand compounds. Wash hands after handling.

•Always keep battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.

•After cleaning, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.

•Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.

•If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (black) wire from itsterminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (red) wire. When re- installing battery, always connect the POSITIVE (red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the

NEGATIVE (black) wire.

IMPORTANT:Be certain that wires are connected to the

correct terminals; reversing them could change poladty and cause damage to the engine'salternating system.

•Check fluid level inside each cell of the battery every two weeks and before and after charging. Always maintain level just below the split rings.

•Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid

or any other chemicals to the battery after initial activation.

NOTE: ff you have operated the tractor for a long

period, check the fluid level of the battery as it can overheat and lose fluid.

Connecting Battery Cables

To reconnect battery cables, if the battery was removed for some reason, follow instructions below.

Figure 16

3.Remove battery terminal screws with a Phillips screw driver or a 10 mm. socket wrench.

4.Attach the red battery cable to the positive terminal (marked +), and the black battery cable to the negative terminal (marked -) on the battery. See

Figure 16.

5.Align the cables with the slots in the battery cover and tighten the screws on the battery terminals. See Figure 16.

WARNING: Press the battery cables against

side of battery so that these do not make contact with flange of rider frame when it is opened or closed.

6.Re-install the battery cover and cup holder.

Cleaning the Equipment

1.Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the machine with clean cloth.

2.Clean the underside of the blade housing after

each mowing. Do not let clippings or debits accumulate around the blade.

3.Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chaff or debds from the finger guard on the engine daily to prevent overheating of the engine. Do not clean with a fomeful spray of water since water contaminates the fuel system.

4.Keep the governor linkage, springs and controls free of debris.

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270, 250, 247 specifications

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