Craftsman 917.255561 Assembly, iNSTALL BA3TEF Y See Figs. 4, CAUTION: Do not short battery termi

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.