Sears 917.25759 manual How To Set Up Your Tractor, PREPARE BAKERY See Fig, INSTALL SEAT See Fi9

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BAKERY (See Fig, 2)

CAUTION: Wear eye and face shiol&

Do not smoko_ Fumes from cha_ged bakery acid are exp[osive_

Read the instructions included with the

battery vent caps, Always wear gloves, clothing and goggles to protect your hands, skin and Byes,

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffio cient for normal use However periodic charging of the batter;/with an automotive charger wilt extend ts life

,See instructions paek÷d with vent caps in pa_s bag.

oFill battery with ac{& Fill each cell until it reaches the bottom of the vent wells. DB not ovedilt.

correct level is reached_

Whiie battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, whiIe batteG_ s being charged, continue wth assembiy of tractor

IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE: OF YOUR BATTERY T/S NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE CHARGED BEFORE USE FAILURE TO CHARGE

BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY LiFE

oCharge batteD, at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour Use a 12 vBtt battery charger Observe a_lsafety precau. tions required for battery charg ng

oCheek the acid evet after the battery is charged If the acid has faIIen below the corroct eveL add distif ed or iron frBe water.

oInstall the vent caps to cover the vent wels_ Wash the top of tise battery with water to romove any acid, then wpe dry_

Check batteq¢ case for teakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling.

-Dispose of excess battery acid NeutraIize acid for

paddle whi_e addng baking: soda unti! the addition of more soda causes no more foaming.

Follow instructions on how to insta![ batte_7

CUT AWAY VIEW

INSTALL SEAT (See Fi9, 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment boit.

Remove cardboard packing on seat pan

Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoutder bolt.

Assemble adiustment bot bck washer and fiat washer loosely Do not tighten

Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

Slide seat until a comfo _abte position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal atl the way down.

Get off seat without movng its ad}usted post on.

o Raise seat and tighten adjustment bo_t securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

	FLAT WASHER
ADJUSTMENT	LOCK WASHER
BOLT
	FiG, 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

_he tires on your tractor were overinflated at the fact:ocJfor shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is impodant for best cutting performance.

Reduce tirB pressuro to PSi shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" ORpage 3 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower btade drive botts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed

BATTERY

CELL ACiD

LEVEL

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CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adiusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE*' in the Service and Adiustments section of this manuaI.