Craftsman 917.25693 owner manual INSTALL BATTERY See Figs. 5

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 & 6)

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

metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

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

Lift seat to raised position.

•Open battery box door..

oBe sure drain tube is attached to bottom of battery box and tube passes through to hole in chassis for proper drainage..

oLower battery into battery box with battery terminals toward front of tractor_

First connect RED battery cable and RED fused igni_ tion wire to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat wastler, Iockwasher 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:

oInspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware)°

oInspection for corrosion° o Testing battery_

o Jumping (if required).. o Periodic charging..

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

POSITIVE
(RED) CABLE	_EGATIVE
	(BLACK) CABLE

POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL

FIG. 5

BOX DOOR

VENT CAPS

FIG. 6

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