Craftsman YT 4500 manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System, Checklist

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated 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 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 operat- ing properly. See "TO CHECK 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: J" All assembly instructions have been

completed.

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

charged.

J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely.

J" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were ovefin-

ftated at the factory).

J" 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" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

v" 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:

v" Engine oil is at proper level.

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

v" Become familiar with all controls, their

location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

v" Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition.

v" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Opera- tion and Maintenance sections in this

manual).

v" 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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Contents Craftsman Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Noffman Estates, IL Craftsman Limited Warranty TWO Years on TractorDays on Battery General Operation IV. Towing Service Safe Handling of GasolineGeneralservice For prices and additional information call PRODUCTSPECIFiCATiONSSears Installation Service Keys MowerTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyCheck Battery Adjust SeatAttach Mower Side Suspen First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S10Turnsteeringwheeltopositionwheels Straightforward Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts ChecklistCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCruisecontrol @@@@@Tractor Attachment Clutch SwitchService Reminder / Hour ME= Know Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control D To SET Parking BrakeStopping To USE Cruise Control System CharacteristicsTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Adjust Gauge WheelsTowing Carts and Other Attachments Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine Mowing TiPS Purge TRANSMiSSiONBefore Each USE Maintenance ScheduleChart General RecommendationsOperator Presence System TiresTo Change Engine OIL To Service CartridgeTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsIN=LINE Fuel Filter Clean AIR ScreenMuffler Deck Washout Port To Remove Mower To Level Mower To Install MowerVisual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationBelt Installation To Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Attach Jumper Cables To Check BrakeTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAT TerySembly Replacing BatteryOther Fuel SystemEngine OiL CylindersHard to ProblemCause Correction StartExcessive Loss of powerWhen Operator WillDischarge Poor cut unevenCutting Mower blades willROS OFFSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation DOS Anos Para Tractores Pendientes FuncionamientoOperacjones DE Servicjo Generales IV. RemolqueServioio MANIPULACI6N Segura DE LA Gasoljna @@@@@ Acuerdos DE PROTECCI!N Para Especircaciones DEL ProductoResponsabimdades DEL Cmente DvertenciaLa segadora LlavesMonte Rueda Delatentera DE LA Para Hacer Rodar EL TractorDad y la funci6n de los controles Fije LOS Brazos DE Suspension LAT Jnstale LA Segadora Y LA CorreaDE Transmisjon Montaje DE LA SE,GADORA Y DE LA COR- REA DE TransmisionRealiceelmismoprocedimientoelotro ladodeltractor DA DE Todas LAS Correas REVISI6N DE LA Presion DE LAS LlantasRevision DE LA Nivelacion DEL Conjunto Revision DE LA Posicion ADECUA=Fuego ESTRANGU- R/PIDO LentoLacion Atras Hacia Adelante Crucero DE Embrague Accesorio DELPage Para Usar EL Control DE LA ACELER- ACI6N D Parada Cuchillas DE LA SegadoraIMPULSI6N DE Recorrido MotorPara Operar LA Segadora Para Ajustar LAS Ruedas CAUBRA- DorasCorte Para Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte DE LA SegadoraCronometro Para TransportarRemolque DE Carretillas O Otros Accesorios Para Operar EN CerrosAntes DE Hacer Arrancar Para Hacer Arrancar EL MotorArranque CON Tjempo Templado Arranque CON Tiempo FrioConsejos Para Segar Calentamiento Para LA Transmision AutomaticaRgar LA Transmisjon Antes DE Cada USO Programade MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales Vfrifiiz Sistema Presencia Operador TractorOperaoion DEL Freno LlantasPara Cambiar EL Aceite DEL Motor MotorEnfriamiento DEL Transeje Nivel DEL Fluido DE LA Bomba DEL TransejeSilenciador Filtro DE Combustible EN LineaLimpieza Limpieza DE LA Entrada DE AIRE/AREAS DE EnfriamentoLejos PuertoCubierta Instalar LA S,EGADORA Y LA Correa Servicio O DE Hacer AjustesPara Desmontar LA Cortadora CuidadoAjuste DE Delante a Atras Para Nivelar LA SegadoraRegulacion Visual DE Lado a Lado REGULACI6N DE LA PRECISI6N DE LadoMontaje DE LA Correa DE LA SEGA- Dora Para Cambiar LA Correa DE IMPUL=SI6N DE Movimiento Desmontaje DE LA CorreaPara Verificar SI Funciona Bien EL Freno Impresion / Inclinacion DE LAS RUE=Entreoierre Y Reles Para Adjuntar LOS Cables DE EmpalmeReemplazar LA Bateria Para Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ DelanteraCarburador MotorOtros Aceite DEL MotorCilindros EL Motor Identificacion DE ProblemasProblema Causa Correccion Estrangulacion ChokeCorreccjon IDENTIFICACI6N DE ProblemasProblemacausa Rapido Iproblema Causa CorreccionGUJASUGERiDAPARAMEDIR LAS Pendientes CON LA Vista Para UNA Our Home Your Home

YT 4500, 917.28990 specifications

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