Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual Check Tire Pressure, Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts

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ASSEMBLY

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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 in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

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 tHs manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Sewice and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted_ See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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V CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:*

,/ AI} assembly instructions have been completed.

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton°

,/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum t hour at 6 amps)

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

,/ Alltires are properly inflated. (For slipping 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)

v" Check mower and drive belts, Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

v' Checkwiring. See that alt connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped..

v_ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position,

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRA C TOR, PAY EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

•/ Engine oil is at proper level

,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

Z" 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+ ,/ it is important to purge the transmission before you

operate your new tractor for the first time+ Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMIS- SION" in Operation section of this manual),

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Contents RR r+Zli4IIii + Safe OperationSAFETYPractices RULESfor Ride-On Mowers Model Product SpecificationsSerial Number Date of Purchase Table of Contents Attachments Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Unpack CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower AssemblyConnect Battery See Fig Deck See FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessOperation LockERATmON To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorSee Fig To Operate on Hills OperationTo Operate Mower See Fig To Transport See FigsPurge Transmission ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig StartingMowing TiPS Mulching Mowing TipsCustomer Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Clean AIR Screen See FigTransaxle Cooling LubricationEngine OIL Filter See Fig CleaningCusto Responsibilities MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing Both Front Links Must be Equal in LengthTo Adjust Brake See Fig ServiceAdjustments To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Servnce AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Motion Control Lever To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-INICAMBER Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Interlocks and RelaysImportant Damage to the Needles To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Turned in TOO TightFuel System BatteryOther Engine OILProblem TroubleshootingPoints Problem Cause TroubleshootingCorrection Schematic 111Repair Parts ElectricalKEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures KEY Drive KEY Part Description KEY Part NO. noUNC Steering Assembly REPAmR PartsSteering Assembly KEY Part NO, noDescription Seat AssemblyPart Description KEY DecalsWheels & Tires PartEngine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterNO, no EngineDescripon Mower Lift Tractor - Model Number161718 2O \ NO. no Mower Deck TUV Part DescriptionSqnk Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Cradle Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 ExhaustAIR Intake KEY Part Description Blower Housing and Baffles Engine Controls KEY Part NO. noExhaust KEY Part @---1 Cylinder HEAD, Valve and BreatherPart KEY Part Kohler Engine Model Number CVt5S, Type Number PS-41565Fuel System Description NO. noKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 Ignition Electrical OIL PAN LubricationCrankcase KEY Part Ignition Electrical KEY Part DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION Starting System KEY PartRvice Otes Page SE CE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operatron I1IIl Lll Illlll For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberOwners UAL Part Number
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