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Craftsman 917.259870 Owner's Manual page 10

13.5 hp electric start 38" mower 5 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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CHECKTIRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is impodant for best
culling performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of this manual.
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
replacing
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
properly adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST
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:
,/" All assembly instructions have been
completed.
.4' No remaining loose parts in carton.
y Battery is properly prepared and
charged.
(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps),
y Seat is adjusted comfortably
and
lightened
securely.
yAll
tires are properly inflated.
(For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated
at the factory).
y Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-tooside/front-to-rear
for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
yCheck
mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
y/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:
4" Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel
tank is tilled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
y/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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