Sears 917.25559 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ASS LY
iNSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
hale. Before installing battery, remove
meta_ bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive termina_ must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accideno
tat grounding.
. Lift seat to raised position.
, Open battery box door.
* Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of unit.
, Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.
o First connect RED battery cabfe 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.
o Close battery box door.
Open battery box door for:
o inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
o Inspection for corrosion.
, Testing battery,
, Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSiTiVE NEGATIVE
(RED) CABLE (BLACK) CABLE
FLAT
WASHER
HEX \_\
BOLT
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
VENT CAPS
FIGo5
/ CHECKMST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACT"iON FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All 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 properly 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.
_z 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 7:HE FOLLOWlNG IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/ Engine oil is at proper level,
./ Fue! tank is filled with fresh, dean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
¢" Become familiar with all controls _ their !ocation and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition,
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