Craftsman 917.28990 Operator's Manual page 12

_fCHECKLIST
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.
_" No remaining loose parts in carton.
_/'Battery is properly prepared and
charged.
_/" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
_/" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overinflated
at the factory).
_/" 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 freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged" posi-
tion (see "To Transport" in the Operation
section of this manual).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention 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 operating
condition.
_/" Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
_/" It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and trans-
mission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANS-
MISSION" in the Operation section of this
manual).
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