Check Tire Pressure; Check Deck Levelness; Check For Proper Position Of All Belts; Check Brake System - Craftsman 917.20408 Operator's Manual

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 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 BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor,
check to see that the brake is operating
properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
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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:
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All assembly instructions have been
completed.
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No remaining loose parts in carton.
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Battery is properly prepared and charged.
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
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All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overinflated
at the factory).
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Ensure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
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Check mower and drive belts. Ensure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
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Check wiring. See that all connections are
still secure and wires are properly clamped.
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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 to the following important items:
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Engine oil is at proper level.
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Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline.
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Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function.
before you start the engine.
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Ensure brake system is in safe operating
condition.
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Ensure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
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It is important to purge the transmission be-
fore operating your tractor for the first time.
Follow proper starting and transmission
purging instructions (See "TO START EN-
GINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the Operation section of this manual).
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CHECKLIST
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