Craftsman 917.28856 Operator's Manual page 8

NOTE: You may n ow roll y our tractor offthe
skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below
toremove the tractor from theskid.
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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
"TO TRANSPORT" inthe Operation sec-
tion of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at
the factory for shipping purposes. Correct
tire pressure is important for best cutting
performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on
tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL
MOWER" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
#'CHECKLIST
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:
v" All assembly instructions have been com-
pleted.
#' No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery is properly prepared and
charged.
,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened
securely.
,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overinfteted
at the factory).
,I Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-sideifront-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
,z 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.
,/Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged"
position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the
Operation section of this manual).
While learning howto use your tractor, pay ex-
tra attention to the following important items:
€" Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline,
v" Become familiar with all controls, their lo-
cation and function. Operate them before
you start the engine.
#"Be sure brake system is insafe 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 importanttopurgethetransmissionbefore
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motion and mower blade drive belts in the ' _"
low properstarting andtransmissionpurging
Service andAdjustments section of this man-
ual. Verifythatthe belts are routed correctly. "PURGETRANSMISSION"intheOperation
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor,
checkto see that the brake is operating prop-
erly. See"TO CHECK BRAKE" inthe Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
instructions (See"TO STARTENGINE"and
section of this manual).
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