Craftsman 917288460 GARDEN TRACTOR 26.0 HR* 54" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission

Operator's Manual - Page 8

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembledfor shipping purposes.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 3/4" wrench (1) Pliers
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it means, from your point of view,
when you are in the operating position (seat-
ed behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton.
2. Cut along dashed lines on all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
3. Remove mower and packing materials.
4. Check for any additional loose aprts or
cartons and remove.
CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (L) (label
is located between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BA'i-FERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe
skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below
to remove the tractor from the skid.
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l, WARNING: Before starting, read, un-
derstand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Be sure
tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure
the area in front of tractor is clear of other
people and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID
(See Operation section for location
and function of controls)
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in "transmission
disengaged position" (See "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operation section of this
manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO
MOWER
1. Using shoulder bolt, washer and Iocknut
from parts bag, assemble front wheel to
mower as shown. Tighten securely.
ADJUST SEAT
1. Sit in seat.
2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat
until a comfortable position is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
3. Release lever to lock seat in position.
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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE
BELT
See MOWERAND DRIVE BELTASSEMBLY
Supplement Sheet for additional guidance
on this assembly.
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