Unassembled Parts; Assembly/Pre-Operation; Check Battery; Adjust Seat - Craftsman 917.273638 Owner's Manual

Mower Leveling Wrench
Keys
(2) Keys
Bubble Level
(1) Oil Drain Tube
For Future Use
Slope Sheet
Video Cassette
Your, new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before
you begin.
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper-
ating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay' side panels fiat.
2. Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grille.
mMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service af-
ter month and year indicated on label (label
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).
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ADJUST SEAT
1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment
knob.
2. Lower seat into operating position and
sit in seat.
3. Slide seat until a comfortable position
is reached which allows you to press
clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
4. Get off seat without moving its ad-
justed position.
5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment
knob securely.