Craftsman 917.25156 Owner's Manual page 10

ASSEMBLY
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,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT_
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructionshave been completed°
#" No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ 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 ovennflated at the factory)°
,/ Be sure mower'deck is propedy 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
property around pulleys and inside all belt keepers°
,/ Check wiring° See that all connectionsare still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
,,/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA 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_
•/ it is importantto purge the transmission before operat-
ingyour tractorfor'the first time_ Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See,_O START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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