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Craftsman 917.288622 Operator's Manual page 8

21.0 hp, 46" mower, electric start, automatic transmission lawn tractor

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NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe
skid. Continue using the instructions that
follow to remove the tractor from the skid,
_1_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.
TO ROLL TRACTOR
OFF SKID (See
Operation
section
for location
and
function
of controls)
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal,
3, Place freewheel control in "transmission
disengaged position" (See "TO TRANS-
PORT" in the Operation section of this
manual),
4. Roll tractor forward off skid,
5. Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on yourtractor wereoverinflatedat
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 replacing
motion and mower blade drive belts in the
SenJice and Adjustments section of this man-
ual, Verify thatthe 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,
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:
_" All assembly
instructions
have
been
completed,
J
No remaining
loose parts in carton.
_'
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
v/ Seat is adjusted
comfortably
and tight-
ened securely.
v!A]I
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-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.
V r Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control
is in "transmission
engaged"
position
(see "TO TRANSPORT"
in the
Operation
section of this manual).
While learning howto useyour tractor, pay ex-
tra attention to the following important items:
Engine oil is at proper level.
v/" Fueltankisfilled withfresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline,
v/ Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function,
Operate them
before you start the engine.
v( Be sure brake system is insafe operating
condition.
Vr Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
t/" It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the
first time,
Follow proper starting and
transmission purging instructions (See
"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation sec-
tion of this manual),

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