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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2)

nals. Before connecting battery, re- CAUTION:move metalDo bracelets,not short batterywristwatchtermi-

bands, rings, etc.

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

tal ground!rig.

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:

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

inspection for corrosion..

Testing battery_

Jumping (if required)_

Periodic charging

 

 

LOCK

FLAT

HEX NUT

WASHER

WASHER

PROTECTIVE CAPS

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BOLT

DtSCARD TERMINAL

 

HEX

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt•

Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

oPlace seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll

°Assemble adjustment bolt, tock washer and ftat 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°

o Get off seat wffhout moving its adjusted position°

°Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

SEAT

SEATPAN

SHOULDER

BOLT _

 

LOCK WASHER

BOLT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

FIG,

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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 'q'O ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

FIG. 2

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Sears 917.25667 owner manual HOW to SET UP Your Tractor, Connect Battery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig, Check Tire Pressure