Craftsman 917.28746 - Manual (Page 6)

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.ICHECKLIST
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.
~ No remaining loose parts in carton.
~ Battery is properly prepared and
charged. .
~ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
~ All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overin-
flated 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.
.I Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged"
position (see "TO TRANSPORT"
in the
Operation section of this manual).
While learning how to use your tractor,
pay extra attention to the following impor-
tant items:
.I Engine oil is at proper level .
.I Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
.I Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
.I Be sure brake system is in safe ope rat -
ing condition.
.I Be sure Operator Presence System
and Reverse Operation System (ROS)
are working properly (See the Opera-
tion and Maintenance sections in this
manual) .
.I It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and transmis-
sion purging instructions (See ''TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the Operation section of this manual).
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Cor-
rect tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on
tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower hous-
ing 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 thatthe belts are
routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is operat-
ing properly.
See "TO CHECK BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of .
this manual.
13. Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock-
ing bracket (L).
14. Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing
in all mower pulley grooves. .
12. Insert other end of link (E) into hole in
front mower bracket (H) and secure with
washer and retainer spring (J).
15. Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking
bracket (L).
A CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage
slowly.
16. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position. -
17. If necessary, adjust gauge wheels
before operating mower as shown in the
Operation section of this manual.
10. Tum steering wheel to position wheels
.straight forward ..
11. ATIACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from
left side oftractor. Insert rod end of link
assembly through front hole in tractor
front suspension bracket (F) and secure
with retainer spring (G) through hole in
link located behind the bracket.
ATIACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) -Insert
rod end of link assembly into hole in trac-
tor lift shaft suspen:;:;ion arm (L) and pivot
link down to mower. Uft rear comer of
mower and position slot in link assembly
over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and
secure with washer and retainer spring.
9. Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
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