Craftsman 917.28991 - Manual (Page 8)

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(1) 9/16" wrench
Flashlight
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it means whenyouareintheoperating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton .
• Cut along dotted lines on all four pan­
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
• Remove mower and packing materials.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
TO ADJUST SEAT
Grasp adjustment handle (A) and pull up,
slide seat to desired position and release
adjustment handle.
3.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR 2 .
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this 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. Followthe appropriate instruction below
to remove the tractor from the skid.
A 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.
Release parking brake by depressing
brake pedal.
Place freewheel control in disengaged
position to disengage transmission (See
“TOTRANSPORT” inthe Operation sec­
tion of this manual).
Roll tractor forward off skid. 4.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
TO INSTALL MOWER
1
.
SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND
LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold.
Pull parking brake lever up and hold,
release pressure from clutch/brake
pedal, then release parking brake lever.
Pedal should remain in brake position.
Ensure parking brake will hold tractor
secure.
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