Sears 917.258524 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY
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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.
FirstconnectRED battery cableto positive(+) temfinal
with hex bolt,flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut as
shown. Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative(-) termi-
nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut. Tighten securely.
Close battery box door.
Open battery box door for:
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
Inspectionfor corrosion,
Testing battery.
Jumping (if required)_
° Periodic charging
,_oTDISCARD TERMINAL
ECTIVE CAPS
NEX LOCK
NUT WASHER
! FLAT
! WASHER
!
HEX
BOL_r
SEAT
PAN
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
(RED) CABLE (BLACK) CABLE
FIG, 2
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FIG. 3
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolto
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_
Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
Assemble adjustment bolt,{ockwasherandfiatwasher
loosely. Do not tighten.
° Tighten shoulder bolt securely,,
° Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
° 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 itsadjusted position_
° Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely_
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FIG. 4
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tireson your tractor'wereoverinflated at the factoryfor
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is importantfor
best cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual,
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cuttingresults, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
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.
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 5)
The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in
proper position when operating mower, Be sure they are
properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance,
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation
section of this manual)°
° With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Instatt gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8' washer and 3/8-16 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
° _Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.