Craftsman 917203831 Operator's Manual page 8

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.
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the
skid. Continue using the instructionsthat
follow to remove the tractor from the skid.
_t_ WARNING: Before starting, read, un-
derstand and follow all instructionsin the
Operation section of this manual, Be sure
tractor is in a welt-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
clutch/brake pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral position.
Roll tractor forward off skid.
Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
3.
• • 4,
5.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at
the factory for shipping purposes. Correct
tire pressure ts Important for best cutting
performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on
tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
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 BRAKE SYSTEM
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.
tlI cHECKLIST
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.
J No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/" Batteryis properly prepared andcharged.
J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
_/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overinflated
at the factory).
J" Ensure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
i,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
J" Checkwiring. Seethatatt connections are
stitlsecure andwires areproperlyclamped.
While learning howto useyourtractor, pay ex-
tra attention to the following important items:
J Engine oil is at proper level.
_/" Fueltankisfilledwithfresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline.
J Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
•/ Ensure brake system is in safe operating
condition.
J Ensure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).