Craftsman 917.28858 Operator's Manual page 12

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires onyour 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" 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.
t_CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance and satisfaction from this
Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
J All assembly instructions have been
completed.
v( No remaining loose parts in carton.
J" Battery is properly prepared and
charged,
vf Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
J" AIt 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-sideifront-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properlyinflated
for leveling).
J" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside alt belt keepers.
vf Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
J" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged" posi-
tion (see "To Transport" in the Operation
section of this manual).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
_/Engine oil is at proper level.
v_ Fueltank isfilledwith fresh,clean,regular
unleaded gasoline.
J" Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function, Operate them
before you startthe engine.
v ( Be sure brake system isinsafe operating
condition,
J Be sure Operator Presence Systemand
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
workingpropedy(See the Operation and
Maintenance sectionsin this manual).
v_ it is important to purge the transmission
before operatingyourtractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and trans-
mission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANS-
MISSION" inthe Operation section of this
manual).
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