Sears 917.250551 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
BLY
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
&
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.
Lift hood to raised position
Open terminal 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 of one hour at 6-10 amps
o First connect RED battery cable 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 terminal access doors
Use terminal access doors for:
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware)
= Inspection for corrosion
. Testing battery
° Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging.
LOCK FLAT WASHER
WASHER
HEX NUT HEXBOLT
TERMINAL ."'
ACCESS
DOOR .;
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
VENT HOLE
KEEP CLEAN)
FIG. 2
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_
° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan
Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll
° Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely
Do not tighten
° Tighten shoulder bolt securely
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal
° Slide seat until a comfortable position isreached 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 securely_
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 3
FLAT WASHER
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on yourtractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes_ 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 adjusted See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual
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