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Craftsman 917.277130 Owner's Manual page 10

Lawn tractor 13.5 hp, with 38" mower, electric start, 5 speed transaxle

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CHECKTIRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Cor-
rect tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of this manual.
CHECK
DECK
LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower hous-
ing should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service
and Adjustments
section of this manual.
CHECK
FOR PROPER
POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments
section
of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKESYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments
section of
this manual.
J 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:
,/All assembly instructions have been
completed.
,/No
remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery
is properly prepared and
charged.
(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
,/Seat
is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
,/All tires are properly inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overin-
flated at the factory).
,/Be
sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-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.
,/Check
wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
,/Engine
oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel
tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar 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 operat-
ing condition.
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