To Roll Tractor Off Skid; Check Tire Pressure; Check Deck Levelness; Check Brake System - Craftsman 917.20390 Operator's Manual

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NOTE: You may now roll y our t ractor offthe
skid. Follow t he appropriate
instruction
below
toremove thetractor from theskid.
WARNING: Before starting, read, u n-
derstand andfollow allinstructions 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. Verifythat the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK
BRAKE
SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor,
checkto seethat the brake is operating prop-
erly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" inthe Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual.
_fCHECKLIST
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:
J" All assembly
instructions
have been
completed.
J" No remaining loose parts in carton.
J" Battery is properly prepared and charged.
J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
All tires are properly inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes, thetires were overinftated
at the factory).
J" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear
for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
J" 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 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.
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.
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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