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Craftsman 917.255980 User Manual

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CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
Forbest cuttingresults,mower housingshouldbe properly_.
leveled_ See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the_,
Service and Adjustmentssection of t his manual
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figuresthat 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 correcUy.
INSTALL BATrERY (See Figs. 6 and 7)
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.
Lifthood to raised position.
° Be sure batter_jdrain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray.
o Lower battery intobatterytraywith 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 showrL Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK grounding (_bleto negative (-)battery
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.
o Position terminal guard over battery as shown, lower
battery bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of
batter7 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 hard*
ware).
Inspection for corrosion°
Testing battery_
, Jumping (if required),.
Periodic charging°
HEX BOLT
(NEGATIVE)
BLACK CABLE
LOCK WASHER DRAIN TUBE
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WEWISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed°
,/ No remaining loose parts incarton.
,/ Battery isproperlyprepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
,/ Seat is adjustedcomfortablyand tightened securely.
,/ All tires are properlyinflated. (Forshipping purposes,
thetires were overinflated at the factory).
#" Be sure mower' deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for' best cutting results. (Tires must be
properlyinflated for' leveling).
4" Check mower-anddrivebelts. 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 properlycIamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRAA TTFEIVTIONTO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS: _"
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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BrandCraftsman
Model917.255980
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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