1. Prepare Battery

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI-

ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT

WITH BATrERY ACID.

CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-

_ DO NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROM

PLOSIVE

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED

WITH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS IN

THE BAG OF PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR

GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES

TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND

EYES.

Fill and charge battery (before installing).NOTE: SEE DE-

TAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BATTERY VENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF PARTS.

a.Filleach celt with battery acid, Add the acid until it reachesthe bottomof the venttubes (Fig. I)° Do not add the acid beyond thislevel or the additional acid can come out when the battery is charged.,

bo Alter cells are filled, tilt battery from side to side to release air bubbles°

c.Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes. If the level of acid falls below the pointde- scribed in step (a), add more acid until the correct level is reached°InstaUthebatterycaps, foundin the bag ofparts,to cover the venttubes°Wash the topof the batterywith water to remove any acid, then wipe dry.

d.Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurredin handling.

eo Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by add- ingitto2 gallons(7 litres) ofwater in a five gallon(20 litres) plasticcontainer. Stir with a woodenor plastic paddle while addingbakingsoda untilthe addition of more soda causes no more foaming_.

In tt is recommended that the battery be charged be- fore use. Llse a 12 volt battery charger_Charge bat-

tery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: OB- SERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, LISTED tNBOX

ABOVE, REQUIRED FOR BATTERY CHARGING. Check the acid level after the battery is charged, if the acid has fallen below the correct level, add dis- tilled or iron free water_

2. Unpack Tractor

ao Cut down four comers of the cartonwith utilityknife and fold down sides.

bo Disengage parkingbrake and position frontwheels straight ahead (see page 9),

c Installsteering wheel

!_ Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft (Fig° 2).

2.Positionsteeringshaftforwarduntilscrew holes in dash lineup with steeringbushing install two

(2) screws (Fig, 2),

3, Positionsteering boot over steering shaft,

4_ Place bottom of steering boot over two slots in dash (Fig, 2),,

ASSEMBLY

CUT AWAY VIEW

BATTERY

!

VENT TUBE

 

 

lid

 

LEVEL

 

BATTERY

 

CELL

 

FIGURE 1

I_"NUT

 

2.1/4"DIA.WASHER_

 

STEERING

 

SCREW_

 

.,_STEERINGWHEEL

ADAPTER

STEERING

BOOT

STEERING

BUSHING

STEERING SHAFT (REC'D.POSITION)

STEERING SHAFT

(INST. POSITION)

FIGU 2

,,Push steeringboot down into aligningsiot;son dash.

Place steering whee! adapter on steering shaft

7.With frontwheels pointed straight ahead, place steering wheel on steering wheel adapter.=Bars of steering wheel should point straight across tractor_

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917.254611 specifications

The Craftsman 917.254611 is a highly regarded lawn tractor that offers homeowners an efficient and reliable solution for maintaining their lawns. With a user-friendly design and robust features, it stands out as a practical choice for both novice and seasoned garden enthusiasts.

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