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ASSEMBLY

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

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nals. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- bands, rings, etc.

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

Lift hood to raised position°

Open termina! access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard.

. If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown Tighten securely.

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

Close terminal access doors..

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment knob.

Remove cardboard packing on seat pan

Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt,

Assemble adjustrnent knob and fiat washer loosely,

Do not tighten.

Tighten shoulder bolt securelyo

Lower seat intooperating position and sit on seat°

°Slide seat untila comfortableposition is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down_

Get off seat without moving its adjusted position_

Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securety_

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

Use terminal access doors for:

Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware),

inspectionfor corrosion_

Testing battery_

FLAT WASHER

Jumping (if required).

Periodic charging.

 

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

 

 

KNOB

 

 

LOCK

FLAT

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HEX NUT

WASHER

WASHER

 

DISCARDTERMINAL

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PROTECTIVE CAPS"\

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purpose& Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance..

ACCESS

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CABLE

NEGATIVE

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CABLE

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Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusle& See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

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Craftsman 917O251550 owner manual Assembly, Access, Connect Battery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig, Check Tire Pressure