INSTALL BATTERY See Figs. 5, Checklist, Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

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.

•Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals toward front of unit.

•Be sure drain tube is attached to bottom of battery box.

•First connect RED battery cable and RED fused igni- tion wire 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 battery box door.

Use terminal access doors for:

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

•Inspection for corrosion.

•Testing battery.

•Jumping (if required).

•Periodic charging.

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

POSITIVENEGATIVE

(RED)CABLE

(BLACK) CABLE

FLAT

WASHER

POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL

NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL

FIG. 5

BATTERY

VENT CAPS

FIG. 6

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW LAWN

RIDER, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST."

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

#" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were over-inflated at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/' Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN RIDER,

PAY EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPOR- TANT ITEMS:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

,/ Become far_iliar with all controls - their location and

function: i.OPerate them before you start the engine. ,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

Sears 917.257462 manual INSTALL BATTERY See Figs. 5, Checklist, This Quality Product, Assembly

Models: 917.257462