Craftsman 917.25552 manual Assembly, INSTALL BATTERY See Figs, Checklist

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before Installing battery, remove

metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etco

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding,

•Lift seat to raised position

•Lower battery into fender welt with battery terminals toward front of unit. Make sure battery rests in battery

tray

•Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is securely attached to drain in battery tray

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

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat- tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock- washer and hex nut Tighten securely

•Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard

and start the wing nuts onto the threads f

•Position terminaf guard over the battery as shown_ lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts oy

bolts into slots of key holes° \

•Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.

•Be sure terminal access doors are closed°

Use terminal		access doors for:	hard-
	inspection for secure connections (to tighten
	ware).
•	Inspection for corrosion.
•	Testing	battery
•	Jumping	(if required),
•	Periodic	charging,

POSITIVE (+) NEGATIVE ( - )

TERMINALTERMINAL

NEGATIVE

POSITIVE (RED)(BLACK)

CABLE

FLATWASHERSCABLE

HEX NUT LOCKWASHERS HEX NUT

FIG. 4

WING	TERMINAL GUARD	ACCESS
NUT		DOOR

I

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BATTERYVENTCAPS

BOLT

KEY	BATTERY	BATTERY
HOLE	DRAIN TUBE	TRAY

FIG. 5

/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST'

At] assembly instructions have been completed

No remaining loose parts in carton

Battery is properly prepared and charged (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps)

¢" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely

/All tires are properfy inflated (For shipping purposes, the tires were over-inflated at the factory)

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

€" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they 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 ATTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

€" Engine oil is at proper level.

•/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine

v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition

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