Sears 917.25759 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs,4 and 5)
CAUTtON: Do not shoA batte_'y termi_
nats_ Before instsIHn 9 baAery_ remove
meta_ bracetets_ wristwatch bands_
Positive terminat must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accideno
tat 9_oundtng,
Lift seat to raised position,
o Open battery box dDor.
o Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battehf box
o Lower batten/ into battery box wth battery term hats
toward front of tractor.
, First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bo}t, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown, T ghten securely°
o Connect BLACK grounding cab e to negatwe (_)termio
nai wth remaining hex [_olt, flat washer, bck washer
and hex nut. Tighten securely
, Close batteP/box dOBr.
Open battery box door for:
o hspection foi secure connectons (to tighten hard
Test ng battery.
o ,Jumping (if required)
Periodic charging,
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
LOCK
WASHER
FLAT
HE×
BOLT
POSTmVE (÷) TERMSNAL NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
FIG, 4
BATTERY
DOOR
VENTS CAPS
FtG, 5
BEFORE YOU OPERATE: Ak_ LT'qJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE W/St:_'TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
%H\EBES TP_R NCE AND SA TISF74CTION FROM
7HtS QUAUT Y PRODUCX
PLEASE REVfEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
/ Ali assembly instruc'Iions have been completed
/ No remaining tDBSBparts in cartDn
v" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)_
v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
v" All tires are properly infiated_ (For shipping purposes_
the tires were overinflated at the factory)
/ Be sure mower deck is properly Ieve/ed side.4o_sidd
frontqo._rear for best cutting resu}ts_ (Tires must be
property inflated for bveiing).
/ Check mower and drive belts, Be sure they are routed
prBpedy around pulleys and inside all be_tkeepers.
/ Check wiring See that aI! connections are stll secure
and wires are properly clamped,
/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
WHILE LEARNffqG HOW 70 USE YOUR 'TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TT_NTION TO "THE FOLLOWtNG JMPOR
TANT ITEMS.:
/ Engine oHis at proper level,
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, ciean, regular unleaded
_/ Become famiiiar with ail contn_ls _ their location and
function, Operate them before you sta_ the engine.
¢ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition,
,/ It is imporlant to purge the transmission before you
operate your new tractor for the first time. Follow
9
S_ON" inOperation section of this manual),