Important Items - Craftsman 917.270921 Owner's Manual

t/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE TilE
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.
,,x Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6
amps).
•/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
,/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/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.
/ Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATI'ENTION 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.
,/It is important to purge the transmis-
sion before operating your tractor for
the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions
(See =TO START ENGINE" and
"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the
Operation section of this manual).
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