Craftsman 917.275043 Owner's Manual page 11

Sh0uUer
Bolt
Chassis
Bracket
Double Loop
Retainer
Gau
Wheel
Front
Suspension Mower
Arms Bracket
idler
Front Electric
Suspenl_n Clutch
Brackets Pulley
Front Plate
.P
3/8
Washer
3/8-16
Center
Locknut
Double
Loop
Retainer
Spring
Bar
Double Loop
Retainer Spring
(Inward pointing
deck pins)
Single
Loop
Retainer
Springs
Deflector
Shield
Down
,/'CHECKLIST
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.
J' 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.
4 All tires are properly inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated at the factory).
•/" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
4" 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.
4 Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in "transmission
engaged" position (see "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operation section of this
manual).
While learning how to use your tractor,
pay extra attention to the following
important items:
,I Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
4 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.
,f It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and
transmission purging instructions (See
"-I-O START ENGINE" and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation
section of this manual).
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