Craftsman 917.259592 Assembly, Connect Battery See Fig, Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

objectCAUTION:to contactDo notbothshortterminalsbattery termiat the- same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc°

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

-Lift hood to raised position_

oOpen terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard.

If 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.

oFirst connect RED battery cable to positive (+) batter,/ terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer a'ndhex nut as shown, Tighten securely_

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob

. Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt, Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer Ioosely_ Do not tighten

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

-Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely,.

SHOULDER

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oConnect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-

tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut, Tighten securely,,

Close terminal access doors. Use terminal access doors for:

oInspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware)_

. Inspection for corrosion.

. Testing battery_

o Jumping (if required).

oPeriodic charging.

 

 

LOCK

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HEX NUT

WASHER

WASHER

DISCARD TERMINAL

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PROTECTIVE CAPS

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CABLE

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FIG. 3

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are desigr_ed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mowei" Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See 'q'OAD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual),,

. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Instal[ gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shouider bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

. Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

FIG. 2

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Contents RR r+Zli4IIii + Safe OperationSAFETYPractices RULESfor Ride-On Mowers Serial Number Date of Purchase Product SpecificationsModel Table of Contents Performance Engine MaintenanceAttachments Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonAssembly Connect Battery See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessOperation LockERATmON See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Operation To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission StartingMowing TiPS Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleCustomer General RecommendationsBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigClean AIR Screen See Fig Transaxle CoolingEngine LubricationCleaning Custo ResponsibilitiesEngine OIL Filter See Fig MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing Both Front Links Must be Equal in LengthService AdjustmentsTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigServnce AN Adjustments To Adjust Motion Control LeverTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive BeltService AN Adjustments To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-INICAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigImportant Damage to the Needles Turned in TOO TightBattery OtherFuel System Engine OILPoints TroubleshootingProblem Correction TroubleshootingProblem Cause Schematic 111Repair Parts ElectricalKEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures KEY Drive UNC KEY Part NO. noKEY Part Description Steering Assembly REPAmR PartsSteering Assembly KEY Part NO, noPart Description Seat AssemblyDescription Decals Wheels & TiresKEY PartEngine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterDescripon EngineNO, no 161718 2O \ Tractor - Model NumberMower Lift NO. no Mower Deck Sqnk Part DescriptionTUV Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Cradle Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 ExhaustExhaust KEY Part Blower Housing and Baffles Engine Controls KEY Part NO. noAIR Intake KEY Part Description @---1 Cylinder HEAD, Valve and BreatherKohler Engine Model Number CVt5S, Type Number PS-41565 Fuel SystemPart KEY Part Description NO. noKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 Ignition Electrical OIL PAN LubricationIgnition Electrical KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONCrankcase KEY Part Starting System KEY PartRvice Otes Page SE CE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operatron For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Owners UALI1IIl Lll Illlll Part Number