Craftsman EZ3 917.272220 Owner's Manual page 10

o/ CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE
BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFAC-
TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions 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 tight-
ened securely.
,/All tires are property inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated at the factory).
J" Be sure mower deck is properly lev-
eled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best
cutting results. (Tires must be properly
inflated for leveling).
#" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pul-
leys and inside all belt keepers.
#" Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
,/Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
,1 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 operat-
ing condition.
,/It is important to purge the transmis-
sion before operating your tractor for
the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions
(See "TO START ENGINE" and
"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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