Sears 917.251551 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
o
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LY
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nalso 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
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_
o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_
o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll
o 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 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 securely.
indicated on label (label ]ocated between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
° First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminat with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer 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).
. Inspection for corrosion..
°- Testing battery,
° Jumping (if required).
o Periodic charging.
HEX NUT
DISCARD TERMINAL \\PROTECTIVE CAPS
LOCK FLAT
WASHER WASHER
HEX
BOLT
TERMINAL.... ;'
ACCESS
DOOR _,,
,, !
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
FIG. 2
SEAT PAN
SEAT_ _/_
_FLAT WASHER
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor 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 'q'O ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and "Adjustments section of this
manual.
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