Craftsman 917270841 lawn tractor

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ovefinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 5 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section ofthis
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 sectoin of
this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-
ed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is propedy
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
t/ CHECKLIST
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
V' All assembly instructions have been
completed.
i# No remaining loose parts in carton.
i# Battery is propedy prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hourat 6 amps).
V' Seat is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
v' All tires are propedy inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tireswere
overinflated 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 keepers.
v' Check wiring. See that all connections
are stillsecure and wires are propedy
clamped..
i,' Before drivingtractor, be surefree-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION 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 operat-
ing condition.
4* It is important to purge the transmis-
sion before operating your tractor for
the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions
(See "TO START ENGINE" and
"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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