Craftsman 917.25552 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before Installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etco
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding,
Lift seat to raised position
Lower battery into fender welt with battery terminals
toward front of unit. Make sure battery rests in battery
tray
Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, Iockwasher 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
Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads f
Position terminaf guard over the battery as shown_
lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts oy
bolts into slots of key holes° \
Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts
remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.
Be sure terminal access doors are closed°
Use terminal access doors for: hard-
inspection for secure connections (to tighten
ware).
Inspection for corrosion.
Testing battery
Jumping (if required),
Periodic charging,
POSITIVE (+) NEGATIVE ( - )
TERMINAL TERMINAL
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE (RED) (BLACK)
CABLE
FLATWASHERS CABLE
HEX NUT LOCKWASHERS HEX NUT
FIG. 4
WING
NUT
TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS
DOOR
I
BATTERY
BOLT
KEY
HOLE
1
VENTCAPS
BATTERY BATTERY
DRAIN TUBE TRAY
FIG. 5
/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST'
At] 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 properfy 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 TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
€" Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine
v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition
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