Check Deck Levelness; Check For Proper Position Of All Belts; Check Brake System; Checklist - Craftsman 917.270412 Owner's Manual

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled° See "TO
LEVELMOWER HOUSING":in the
Service and Adjustments section of this:: ....
manual,
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replaco
ing motion and mower blade drive belts in
the Service and Adjustments sectoin of
this manual° Verify that the belts are rout-
ed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you ieam 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 FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,[ A!l:assemblyinstructions 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
tightened securely.
#" All tires are propedy inflated. (For
shipping pu_oses, 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).
J Check mower and ddve bett& 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,_TTENTION 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°
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