Craftsman 917.25436 Operator's Manual page 8

26.0 hp, 54" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Your new tractor has been assembled
at the factory with exception
of those parts left
unassembled
for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
all parts and hardware you assemble
must be tightened
securely.
Use the correct tools
as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench
Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
ADJUST
SEAT
1.
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.
(1) 9/16" wrench
Flashlight
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.
Remove
mower
and packing
materials.
Check
for any additional
loose
parts or
cartons
and remove.
BEFORE
REMOVING
TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK
BATTERY
1.
Lift hood 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).
Forbatteryand
batterycableinstallationsee
"REPLACING
BATTERY"
inthe "Service
and Adjustments"
section
in this manual.
Label
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the
skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below
to remove the tractor from the skid.
,A
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"
in the Operation
sec-
tion of this manual).
4.
Roll tractor
forward
off skid.
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