Check For Proper Position Of All Belts; Install Battery; Checklist - Craftsman 917.255930 Owner's Manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower
drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed correctly
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 10 &11)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals, Before installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden,.
tal grounding.
BATTERY
BOLT
KEY HOLE
FIG. 11
ACCESS
BATI'ERY
TRAY
BATTERY
{AIN TUBE
,/CHECKLIST
, Raise hood.
, Make sure d rain tube is fastened to d rain hole in battery
tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery
support.
• Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of
tractor.
, First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal 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, flatwasher, 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.
Use terminal access doors for:
• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware).
, Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery.
• Jumping (if required)°
• Periodic charging.
HEX NUT
POSITIVE
.... " CABLE
FLAT
HEX
BOLT
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
#" All assembly instructions have been completed.
v" No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1
hour at 6 amps).
v_ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely
,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were over-inflated at the factory).
v' Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keeper&
,/ Check wiring See that al! connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN RIDER,
PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPOR-
TANT ITEMS:
V' Engine oil is at proper level
4' 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.
v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
FIG. 10 10