Craftsman 917.28861 Operator's Manual page 8

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
(t) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers
(I) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(1) 9/16" wrench Flashlight
2. Lift up adjustmentlever (A)and slideseat
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.
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, itmeanswhenyou areintheoperating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton.
. Cut along dotted lines on al! four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
• Remove mower and packing materials.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
I. Lift hood to raised position,
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
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),
. Forbatteryand batterycableinstallationsee
"REPLACING BATTERY"inthe"Service
and Adjustments" section in this manual.
Label
NOTE: You may now roll yourtractor off the
skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below
to remove the tractor from the skid.
_:_ WARNING: Before starting, read, un-
derstand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Be sure
tractor is in a well-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
brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in disengaged
position to disengage transmission (See
'q'O TRANSPORT" inthe Operation sec-
tion of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
TO INSTALL MOWER
1. SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND
LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
• Depress clutch!brake pedal all the way
down and hold.
• Pull parking brake lever up and hold,
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal,
then release parking brake lever. Pedal
should remain in brake position. Ensure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.
ADJUST SEAT
1. Sit in seat.
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