Craftsman 917.25693 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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..
o Be sure drain tube is attached to bottom of battery box
and tube passes through to hole in chassis for proper
drainage..
o Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of tractor_
First connect RED battery cable and RED fused igni_
tion wire to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt,
flat wastler, Iockwasher and hex nut as shown.. Tighten
securely°
o 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°
Open battery box door for:
o Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware)°
o Inspection for corrosion°
o Testing battery_
o Jumping (if required)..
o Periodic charging..
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE
(RED) CABLE
_EGATIVE
(BLACK) CABLE
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
FIG. 5
BOX DOOR
VENT CAPS
FIG. 6
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