Craftsman 917288582 tractor

User Manual - Page 8

For 917288582.

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unas-
sembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts
and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary
to ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers
(I) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(1) 9/16" wrench Flashlight
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it means when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steering wheel),
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Rein ore all accessible loose parts and parts
cartons from carton.
Cut along dotted lines on att four panels of
carton. Remove end panels and lay side
panels flat.
Remove mower and packing materials.
Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
For battery & battery cable installation see
"REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service
and Adjustments" section in this manual.
Release lever to lock seat in position.
NOTE: "Youmay now roll your tractor off the
skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below
to remove the tractor from the skid.
WARNING: Before starting, read, under-
stand and follow allinstructionsinthe Operation
section of this manual, Be sure tractor is in a
well-ventilated area. Be surethe 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 bydepressing brake
pedal.
3. Placefreewheelcontrolin disengaged posi-
tion to disengage transmission (See "TO
TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of
this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid,
Continue with the instructions that follow,
TO INSTALL MOWER
1. SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND
LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
, Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold,
Pull parking brake lever up and hold, release
pressure from clutch/brake pedal, then
release parking brake lever. Pedal should
remain in brake position. Ensure parking
brake will hold tractor secure.
TO ADJUST SEAT
Sit in seat.
Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat
until a comfortable positionisreached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all
the way down.
Brake Lever
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