Sears 917.25597 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 6 and 7)
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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before installing battery, remove
A etal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings,
etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
Raise hood°
Make sure drain tube is fastened to drain hole inbattery
tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery
support..
Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of
tractor.
o First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washerand 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,
Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads.,
, Position terminal guard over the battery as shown,
lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of
bolts into slots of key holes.
° Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts
remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.
Be sure terminal access doors are closed
Jumping (if required)_
Periodic charging.
Use terminal access doors for:
. inspection for secure connections (totighten hardware).,
Inspection for corrosion.
° Testing battei'y.
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HEX BOLT
NEGATIVE)
BLACK CABLE
LOCK WASHER DRAIN TUBE
FIG. 6
"......_J::_'_" TERMINAL
WING
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOORS
BATTERY BOLT
KEY HOLE
VENT CAPS
'BATTERY TRAY
FIG. 7
,/CHECKLIST
YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
BEFORE
TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA C TION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
v" All assembly instructions have been completed_
v' No remaining loose parts in carton.
v" Batteryisproperlypreparedandcharge& (Minimum1
hour at 6 amps),.
v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_
v" All tires are properly inflated. (For.'shipping purposes,
the tires were ovednflated at the factory).
#" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting result& (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_
,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PA Y
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level
,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline°
#" Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition°
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