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Check Tire Pressure - Craftsman 917.273631 Owner's Manual

18.5 he 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractorwere overin-
fiated at the factoryfor shipping purposes.
Correcttire pressure is importantfor best
cutting performance.
Reducetire pressureto PSI shown in
"PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS" s ection
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mowerhous-
ing should be properlyleveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWERHOUSING"in the Service
and Adjustmentssection of this manual.
CHECK
FOR PROPER
POSmTmON
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 trac-
tor, check
to see that the brake is properly
adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE"
in
the Service
and Adjustments
section
of
this manual.
V"CHECKMST
Before
you operate
and enjoy 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.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
,/Seat
is adjusted
comfortably
and tight-
ened securely.
,/All
tires are properly
inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes,
the tires were overin-
fiated
at the factory).
,/Be
sure mower
deck is properly
leveled
side-to-sideifront-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.
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,
regu-
lar 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 oper-
ating condition.
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