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CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

&CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

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

tal grounding.

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!Lift hood to raised position.

QOpen terminal 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.

Use terminal access doors for:

: Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware),

InspeCtion for corrosion.

Testing battery,

Jumping (if required).

Periodic charging.

 

HEX NUT

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LOCK

FLAT

DISCARD

 

WASHER

WASHER

TERMINAL

 

 

 

PROTECTIVE

 

HEX

 

 

 

CAPS

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TERMINAL

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ACCESS

 

 

 

 

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POSITIVE

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CABLE

NEGATIVE

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CABLE

VENT HOLE

(KEEP CLEAN)

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INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

*Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder b01t.

Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Tighten shoulder bolt securely,

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

oSlide seat until a comfortable position is reached which al!ows you to press clutch/brake pedal a!_ the way down,

oGet off seat without moving its adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

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ADJUSTMENT

WASHER

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FIG. 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for" best cutting performance.

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 adjusted, See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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Sears 917.25051 manual Assembly, Connect Battery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig, Check Tire Pressure, Check Brake System

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