Operation; Assembly - Husqvarna 917.279201 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
• Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal,
• Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis-
engage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the
Operation section of this manual),
Roll tractor forward off skid,
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-
eration section for location and function of
controls)
• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-
pleted,
• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.
• Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged"
position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section
of this manual).
• Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal
and set the parking brake.
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,
• Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO
START" in the Operation section of this manual), After
engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow)
position.
• Release parking brake.
• Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor
off skid,
• Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake,
• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position,
Continue with the instructions that follow,
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 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 howto 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,
,/CHECKL IS T
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PER-
FORMANCEAND SATISFACTION 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,
,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
,/ All tires are properly inflated, (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory),
,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled 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 pulleys and inside all belt keepers,
,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped,
,/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
"transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANS-
PORT" 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.
,/ 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 operating condition.
,/ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-
eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the
Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
,/ It is important to purge the transmission before oper-
ating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-
ing and transmission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in
the Operation section of this manual).
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