Craftsman 917.286460 Operator's Manual page 9

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID
(See Operation
section for location
and function of
controls)
1. Be sure all the above steps have been
completed,,
2, Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank
with gasoline.
3. Place freewheel control in "transmission
engaged" position (see "TO TRANS-
PORT" in Operation section of this
manual).
4. Siton seat in operating position, depress
brake pedal and set the parking brake,
5. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
6. Remove key from bag and start the en-
gine (see "TO START ENGINE" in the
Operation section of this manual). After
engine has started, move throttle control
to idle position.
7, Release parking brake.
8, Slowly depress forward drive pedal and
drive tractor off skid°
9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set park-
ing brake.
10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continuewiththe instructions that follow.
ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO
MOWER
I, Using shoulder bolt, washer and Iocknut
from parts bag, assemble front wheel to
mower as shown, Tighten securely,
CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded,
Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly
and engage in lowest position,
2, Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it
will go and position mower on right side of
tractor with deflector shield to the right,
i
3. Remove plastic tie securing belt, bring
belt forward and check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
NOTE; Be sure mower side suspension
arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding
mower under tractor°
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE
BELT
See MOWERAN D DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY
Supplement Sheet for additional guidance
on this assembly.
Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage
parking brake.
I, Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest
position,
4_
5-
Slide mower under tractor until it is cen-
tered under tractor,
FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S).
- From right side of mower, insert ant-sway
bar into hole in transmission bracket (T).
- Pivot bar towards you and insert other
end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket
(D), Move mower as needed to insert bar.
- Secure with washer and retainer spring
as shown.