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Sears Craftsman 917.258515 Owner's Manual page 6

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ASSE
LY
CHECK T mRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ov_rinflat_tbry
for
shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is impQrtar}t for
best cutting performance.
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Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in "PROE_UCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK
DECK
LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
_eveted.
See "TO LEVEL MOWER
HOUSING"
in the
Sewice 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.
Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
CHECK
BRAKE
SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this
manuai.
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND
SATISFACTION
FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
¢"
All assembly instructions have been completed.
7"
No remaining toose parts in carton.
V" Battery' is properly prepared and charged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
/
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
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All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
,/
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
frontoto-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.
v"
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENT!ON 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.
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