Craftsman 917.28852 Operator's Manual page 7

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Your new tractor has been assemb]ed at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes,
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socketwrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
Pliers
ADJUST SEAT
1, Sit in seat,
2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat
until a comfortable position is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
3. Release lever to lock seat in position,
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, itmeanswhenyouareintheoperating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift seat to raised position.
NOTE: Ifthis battery is put into 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 in
this manual.
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off
the skid. Follow the instructions 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. Be sure
tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure
the area in front of tractor is clear of other
people and objects.
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
clutchtbrake pedal.
3. Place gearshift lever in neutral position.
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding the deflector
, shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that foltow.