Connect Battery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig | Sears 917.252714

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ASSEMBLY

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

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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.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Open 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, flat washer, lock washer 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.

•Close terminal access doors.

Use terminal access doors for:

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

°Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

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

•Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position 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 securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

•Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware).

FLAT WASHER

•Inspection for corrosion.

•Testing battery.

•Jumping (if required).

•Periodic charging.

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

DISCARD	HEX NUT	LOCK	FLAT
TERMINAL		WASHER	WASHER
PROTECTIVE
CAPS			HEX
			HEX
			BOLT

TERMINAL 5°

ACCESS

DOOR_ ....._

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE (BLACK)

CABLE

FIG. 2

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Sears 917.252714 manual Connect Battery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig

Contents

Ill IIHiIIIIIIIIIII//IHIIIIIIII 111 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Maintenance Agreement Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Model Contents Performance Accessories and AttachmentsEngine Maintenance Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full sizeParts bag contents not shown full size Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Connect Battery See Fig Install Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck Brake System Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher PlateSee Figs Operation Know Your Tractor Speed To Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See Figs ADD Gasoline To Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Dates Battery TractorBrake Operation Blade Care Engine Transaxle CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid Belts To Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Important if AN Attachment Other than Service AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing Ground To Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust AI-iACHMENT Clutch See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Attach Jumper Cables Interlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See To Adjust Carburetor See FigFinal Setting Acceleration Test Engine OIL Cylinders Troubleshooting Points Problem Cause Correction Points Engaged Poor cut uneven Servicing of UNIT, They SchematicTractor -- Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION UNC Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Repair Parts Tractor .. Model Number Drive Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Engine 1310 Tractor - Model Number 917,252714 Seat Assembly Description DecalsWheels & Tires Mower Lift 521 1617 18 Repair Parts Mower Deck 136420 Mulcher Cover 110485X Bearing Ball Mandrel 1135 Lower Kohler Engine Model Number MV18, Type Number PS58560 Repair Parts Crankcase Crankcase Tractor -- Model Number Crankshaft Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes LLI If YOU Need Repair Service Or Parts For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number Ill IIHiIIIIIIIIIII//IHIIIIIIII 111 Safety Rules Maintenance Agreement Contents Accessories and Attachments Hardware Pack Assembly Assembly Deck See Fig Checklist Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine ADD Gasoline Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Tractor Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments Service See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Service and Adjustments Sc. w Storage Troubleshooting Points Points UnD Repair Parts KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Number Repair Parts Drive Tractor - Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number 917,252714 Seat Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Mower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck KEY Part Description 1135 Lower Tractor -- Model Number Repair Parts Tractor --MODEL Number Crankcase Tractor -- Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes LLI HP Twin Cylinder Electric Start