Assembly/Pre-Operation; How To Set Up; To Check The Battery; To Roll/Drive Tractor Off Skid - Craftsman 917.2736402 Owner's Manual

Yournew tractorhas been assembledat the factory.Reviewthe video cassette before
you begin.
When right or left hand is mentionedin this manual, it meanswhen you are in the oper-
ating position (seatedbehindthe steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat,
2, Remove protective materials from trac=
tot hood and grille.
iMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid,
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service
after month and year indicated on label
(label located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6=10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging instruc=
tions).
' Label
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ADJUST SEAT
1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment
knob.
2. Lower seat into operating position and
sit in seat.
3. Slide seat until a comfortable position
is reached which allows you to press
clutch/brake pedat all the way down.
4. Get off seat without moving its adjusted
position.
5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment
knob securely.
Adjustment
Knob
NOTE: You may now roll or drive your
tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate
instruction below to remove the tractor
from the skid.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKmD
(See
Operation section for mocation and
function of controms}
1. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest po-
sition.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in "trans-
mission disengaged" position (See "TO
TRANSPORT" in the Operation section
of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding deflector
shield up against tractor.
TO DRmVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for mocation and
function of controms)
_WARNING: Before starting, read, un-
derstand and follow atl 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.
1. Be sure all the above assembly steps
have been completed.
2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank
with gasoline.
3. Place freewheel control in "trans-
mission engaged" position. (See "TO
TRANSPORT" in the Operation section
of this manual).