Craftsman 917.28601 Operator's Manual page 10

15.5 hp, 38" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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CHECK
TiRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor
were overinflated
at
the factory
for shipping
purposes.
Correct
tire pressure
is important
for
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
HOUSING"
in the
Service
and
Adjustments
section
of this manual.
CHECK
FOR PROPER
POSiTiON
OF
ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts in
the Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual.
Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate
your tractor,
check
to see
that
the
brake
is operating
properly.
See "TO CHECK
BRAKE"
in the
Service
and
Adjustments
section
of this
manual.
,/CHECKLIST
Before
you
operate
and
enjoy
your
new
tractor,
we wish
to assure
that you receive
the best performance
and satisfaction
from
this Quality
Product.
Please
review
the following
checklist:
v" All assembly
instructions
have been com-
pleted.
v" No remaining
loose
parts in carton.
,/Battery
is
properly
prepared
and
charged.
v" Seat is adjusted
comfortably
and tightened
securely.
v" All tires are properly
inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes,
the tires were overinflated
at the factory).
v" Be sure
mower
deck
is properly
leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear
for best cutting
results.
(Tires
must
be properly
inflated
for leveling).
v" Check
mower
and drive
belts.
Be sure
they are routed
properly
around
pulleys
and inside
all belt keepers.
v" Check
wiring.
See that
all connections
are still
secure
and
wires
are properly
clamped.
While
learning
how to use your tractor,
pay
extra
attention
to the
following
important
items:
v" Engine
oil is at proper
level.
v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh,
clean, regular
unleaded
gasoline.
v" Become
familiar
with all controls
- their
location
and function.
Operatethem
before
you start the engine.
¢" Be sure brake system
is in safe operating
condition.
v" Be sure Operator
Presence
System
and
Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS)
are
working
properly
(See the Operation
and
Maintenance
sections
in this manual).
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