Check Tire Pressure - Craftsman 917.253540 Operator's Manual

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on yourtractorwereoverinflated atthe
factoryfor shipping purposes. Correcttire pres-
sure is importantfor 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 replacing
motion and mower blade drive belts in the
Service and Adjustments section ofthis man-
ual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor,
check to seethatthe brake is operating prop-
erly. See "TO CH ECK BRAKE" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
JCHECKLIST
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:
•/All assembly instructions have been
completed.
•/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
Vf Battery is properly prepared and charged.
Vf Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
Vf All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping
purposes, the tires were overinflated at
the factory).
Vf Be sure mower deck is properly 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 properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
_/Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
_/ 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 howto use your tractor, pay ex-
tra 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.
#" Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
#" It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and transmis-
sion purging instructions (See "TO START
ENGINE"and"PURGETRANSMISSION"
in the Operation section of this manual).
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