3.Pull the boot up and remove screw from positive terminal with a wrench.

4.Attach the red battery cable to this positive terminal and tighten securely. See Figure 20.

5.Remove screw from negative terminal with a wrench.

_ WARNING: Be careful not to contact any adjacent metal part or short across posts.

. Attach the black battery cable to this negative terminal on the battery and tighten securely. See Figure 20.

7.Reposition the battery cover on top of the battery, making sure it goes over the flange of the nearby heat shield. See Inset A in Figure 20. Tuck away the battery cables completely under the battery cover. See Inset B in Figure 20. Check to ensure that the cables pass easily through slots in the battery cover.

_ ARNING: Keep battery cables away from the engine exhaust system.

8.Reinstall wing nuts on the battery hold-down rods and tighten.

9.Place right hand on the left side of the seat and slowly lower the hood assembly until fully closed.

,_ WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: Do not place your hand around the bottom edge of the hood assembly; it may get pinched between the hood assembly and grass catcher or the frame rail.

Wing Nut -_b !_

Negative

Terminal _

Positive

Terminal

Screw

Cable

A

Figure 20

Fuel Filter

,_ WARNING:shut-off valve beforeDrain fuelreplacingtank orfuelclosefilterfuel. Otherwise fuel can leak creating a fire/ explosion hazard.

Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel filter. Loosen the clamps and replace filter whenever contamination or discoloration is noticed. See Figure 21. Order replacement filter from Sears service, center.

2_FuelFilter

ClamClamp

Figure 21

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Craftsman 247.27022 manual Fuel Filter, ClamClamp, Wing Nut -b Negative Terminal Positive, Cable