Craftsman 917.25023 Operator's Manual page 7

Keys
(2) Keys
Slope Sheet
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembied for shipping purposes.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set wiltmake assembly
easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
Pliers
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, itmeanswhenyouareintheoperating
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 pan-
els of carton, Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat,
. Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
J
abel
ADJUST SEAT
t, Sit in seat,
2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide
seat until a comfortableposition is
reached which allows you to press
clutch/brake pedal all the way down,
3. Release lever to lock seat in position.
TO CHECK BATTERY
1, Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: Ifthis battery is putinto 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).
• For battery and battery cable installation
see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section inthis
manual.
NOTE: You may now roll yourtractor off
the skid. Foi}ow the appropriate instruction
below to remove the tractor from the skid.
WARNING: Before starting, read, un-
derstand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Ensure
tractor is in a weLl-ventilated area. Ensure
the area in front of tractor is clear of other
people and objects.
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