Craftsman 917.28991 manual To Remove Tractor from Carton, Before Removing Tractor, From Skid

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

TO ADJUST SEAT

Grasp adjustment handle (A) and pull up, slide seat to desired position and release adjustment handle.

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are inthe operating 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.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

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.

Label

NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

_k 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 brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in disengaged

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation sec- tion of this manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

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.

Brake

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