Craftsman 917.28856 Operator's Manual page 7

Slope Sheet
Keys
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(t) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(2) 7/t 6" wrenches Utility knife
Pliers
LABEL
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 all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
, Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
..................... FROMSKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hoed 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).
• For battery and battery cable installation
see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section inthis
manual,
ADJUST SEAT
t. Sit in seat.
2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat
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.