Craftsman 917288461 tractor

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CHECKTIREPRESSURE
Thetireson yourtractorwereoverinflated atthe
factoryforshipping purposes. Correcttire pres-
sure is important for bestcutting performance.
Reducetire pressureto PSI shown ontires.
CHECK DECKLEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL
MOWER" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts in
the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
CHECK BRAKESYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor,
check to see that the brake is operating
properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
JCHECKLIST
Before you operate your new tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance and satisfaction from this
Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
,/ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
,/No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery is properly prepared and charged.
,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened
securely.
¢" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping
purposes, the tires were overinflated at
the factory).
,/Besure mower deckis properlyleveledside-
to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results.
(Tires must be properly inflated forleveling).
¢ Check mower and drive belts. 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 properly clamped.
,/Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged"
position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the
Operation section of this manual).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to 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.
,/
,/
Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and transmis-
sion purging instructions (See "TO START
ENGINE'and"PURGETRANSMISSlON'in
the Operation section of this manual).
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