Craftsman 917O251550 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before connecting battery, re-
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
Lifthood to raised position°
Open termina! 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 ofone hour at 6-10 amps.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, fiat washer, lockwasher and hex
nut as shown Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-)battery
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),
inspectionfor corrosion_
Testing battery_
Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging.
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment knob.
Remove cardboardpacking on seat pan
Placeseat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt,
Assemble adjustrnentknob and fiat washer loosely,
Do nottighten.
Tighten shoulder bolt securelyo
Lowerseat intooperating positionand sit on seat°
° Slide seat untilacomfortableposition is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down_
Get off seat without moving its adjusted position_
Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securety_
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT WASHER
LOCK
HEX NUT WASHER
DISCARDTERMINAL X
PROTECTIVE CAPS "\
ACCESS
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FLAT
WASHER
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLAC_
CABLE
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purpose& 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 adjusle& See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual
FIGo2
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