Checklist; To Roll Tractor Off Skid; Check Tire Pressure; Check Deck Levelness - Craftsman 917.203920 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 22 hr* 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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NOTE:
You may now roll your tractor
off the
skid. Followthe
appropriate
instruction
below
to remove
the tractor
from the skid.
_l_ 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.
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
See the figures that are shown for replacing
motion and mower blade drive belts in the
Service and Adjustments section of this man-
ual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE
SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate
your tractor,
check to see that the brake is operating
prop-
erly. See "TO CHECK
BRAKE"
in the Service
and
Adjustments
section
of this
manual.
_'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.
_" Seat
is adjusted
comfortably
and tight-
ened securely.
_" All tires are properly
inflated.
(For ship-
ping 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 freewheel
control is in "transmission
engaged"
posi-
tion (see "To Transport"
in the Operation
section
of this manual).
While learning
how to use your tractor, pay ex-
tra attention
tothe 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.
v"
v"
Be sure Operator
Presence
System
and
Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS)
are
working
properly
(See the Operation
and
Maintenance
sections
in this manual).
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