Craftsman 917.272261 Owner's Manual page 11

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinltated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
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 of this
manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for
replacing motion and mower blade drive
belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verifythat the
belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your
tractor, check to see that the brake is
pmpedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
_CHECKLIST
BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURETHATYOU RECEIVETHE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION
FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
/ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
J No remaining loose parts in carton.
4" Battery is propedy prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
JAil tires are properly inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated at the factory).
J" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
/ 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 free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A'I-FENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
J" Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
J"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.
,/It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper startingand
transmission purging instructions (See
"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation
section of this manual).
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