Check Tire Pressure; Check Deck Levelness; Check For Proper Position Of All Belts; Check Brake System - Craftsman 917.270512 Owner's Manual

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factoryfor shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is importantfor best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 5 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" 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 rout-
ed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you leam how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
,/CHECKLIST
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWINP_
CHECKLIST:
/ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
4' No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is propedy prepared and
charged. (Minimum I hour at 6 amps)
•/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
,/ All tires are propedy inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated .at the factory).
,/ Be sure mower deck is properly level_
side-to-side/fFont-to-rear for best
cutting results. (Tires must be properl!
inflated for leveling).
,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulle_
and inside all belt keepers.
,/ Check wiring. See that all connection,,
are still secure and Wires are properly
clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUF
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION T¢
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
4' Engine oil is at proper level.
,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
,/ Become familiar with all controls - thei
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
,# Be sure brake system is in safe
operating condition.
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