Check mower levelness, Check for proper position, Check brake system – Craftsman 917.276240 User Manual

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Belt Tension Rod
Disengaged Position

Gauge
Wheei

-Locking Bracket

Electric Clutch Pulley

Front Plate Assembly

Double Loop
Retainer Springs

Front Mower Bracket

Flanged Pin -
Position Notch

Vertically

Rear Mower Pins

Deflector Shield

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should
be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL
MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

See the figures that are shown for re­

placing motion, mower drive, and mower
blade drive belts in the Service and Ad­

justments section of this manual. Verify

that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac­

tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See “TO ADJUST 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.

/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

/ 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.

/ 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 important

items:

/ Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu­

lar 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 operat­

ing condition.

/ Be sure Operator Presence System

and Reverse Operation System (ROS)
are working properly (See the Opera­

tion and Maintenance sections in this

manual).

/ 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).

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