Assembly/Pre-Operation; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Unpack Carton - Craftsman 28945 - GT 5000 26 HP/54" Garden Tractor Operation Manual

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left
unassembledfor shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operationof your tractor
all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as necessaryto insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it means when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton.
• Cut along dotted lines on all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
• Remove mower and packing materials.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
• Forbatteryand batterycableinstallationsee
"REPLACING BATTERY" inthe "Service
and Adjustments" section in this manual.
Label
2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat
until a comfortable position is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
3. Release lever to lock seat in position.
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe
skid. Follow the instructions below to remove
the tractor from the skid.
Al_ WARNING: Before starting, read, un-
derstand and follow all instructions 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
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place gearshift lever in neutral position.
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
TO INSTALL MOWER
1. SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND
LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
• Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold.
Pull parking brake lever up and hold,
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal,
then release parking brake lever. Pedal
should remain in brake position. Ensure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.
ADJUST SEAT
1. Sit in seat.
Brake
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