Craftsman 917.255561 owner manual Assembly, INSTALL BA3TEF Y See Figs

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ASSEMBLY

iNSTALL BA3"TEF Y (See Figs. 4 & 5)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

nalsrings,. Beforeetc, installing battery, remove

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

oLift seat to raised position.

• Open battery box dOOrr

°Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals toward front of tractor_

=Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box..

•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bott, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely

oConnect 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).

oInspection for corrosion.

• Testing battery.

o Jumping (if required).

oPeriodic charging°

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

POSITIVENEGATIVE (RED)

CABLECABLE

LOCK WASHER

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL

NEGATIVE

TERMINAL

FIG. 4

VENTCAPS

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA C TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLL 0 WING CHECKLIST: v" All assembly instructions have been completed. v" No remaining loose parts in carton_

¢" Battery is properly prepared and charged_ (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps)_

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely

v" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were over-inflated at the factory).

v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results.. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveting).

v" Check mower and drive belts. Be surethey 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 TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

#" Engine oil is at proper level,

V" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

J" 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.

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Contents Spesd Transaxle Lawn Tractor SEA/R $Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Become Alert Your Safety is InvolvedMaintenance Agreement =RODUCT SpecificationsLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Customer ResponsibilitiesIndex Performance ACCE$$ORUSS and Attach ENT$Pack Contents HardwareTo Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonPrepare Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessINSTALL BA3TEF Y See Figs AssemblyOperation Know Your TractorTHROTTLE/CHOKE Control Choke Control To Move Forward and BackwardLever PositionBefore Starting the Engine OperatuonTo Operate on Hills To TransportEngine StartSee EngineLubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETires To Sharpen Blade See FigEdge UP Battery See Fig BeltsLubrication Muffler AIR Filter Foam PRE-CLEANER See FigSpark Plugs StarterTo Install Mower See Fig Servnce AN AdjustmsntsTractor To Remove Mower See FigMowermustben Lowestheightofcutposn Adjustablepivot Bracket To Level Mower HousingDeck Use wood2 x 4sor equivalent FrontunkstrunnionTo Adjust Brake See Fig Servhce and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig EngineOther BatteryFuel System Engine OILProblem CauseCorrection Troubleshootbng Points Schematic 3134 ElectricalKEY Part ElectricalNO. no DescriptionChassis and Enclosures Repaurparts135034 KEY Part Description127866 Drawbar 122795XRepaur Parts Drive KEY Part Description NO. no Descripton816 x 3/4 Page NOo no Steering AssemblyKEY Part Seat AssemblyC D E UNFWheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part NO. no 204D E F G H I J Engine Repair PartsMower Mower 4270 Dana Transaxle .- Model Number2231J 2232J2230J 2229J663 Number 131141 965 130 618123 105 611 127Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type Number 51Q 8ot 8o2 So3Enucturr Part KEY Description Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type NumberValve 005BRiGGS & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type Number Service Notes Service Otes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Model Number HOW to Order Repair Parts
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