Craftsman 917.28948 owner manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were over-inflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

Reduce tire pressureto PSI shown ontires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing 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 replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the

Service and Adjustments section of this man- ual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see thatthe brake is operating prop- erly. See"TO CHECK B RAKE" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

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°

J' No remaining loose parts in carton.

J'Battery is properly prepared and charged°

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

All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

v# 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 betts_ Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

#f Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

J" 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 ex- tra attention to the following important items;

J" Engine oi! is at proper level.

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular 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 operating condition.

_" Be sure Operator Presence System and

Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation 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 'q'OSTART ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual).

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Contents GAR E Tracto Craftsman Full Warranty TWO Years on Riding Equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, ILAfter handling General Operation Service Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Product Specifications Gasoline Capacity GallonsCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection1Wheel Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor fromUnpack Carton Operation section for locationAttachment lift lever LeverSlide mower under tractor Attach mower side suspension arms To chassisAttach rear lift links C Install Belt On Engine Clutch Pulley M Attach front link ECheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake System@@@@ IPmHIAttachment Clutch Switch Service Reminder / Hour MeterKnow Your Tractor Reverse Operation SystemHOW to USE TractorTo USE Choke Control N To Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Move Forward and BackwardTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower Blades MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EngineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing TiPS Maintenance ScheduleSso StorageBattery Lubrication To Change Engine OILAIR Filter MufflerCleaning UtionDeck Washout Port To Install Mower To Remove MowerVisual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To LEVEL. MowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TeryEngine To Adjust Throttle Control Cable MentEngine Fuel System Engine OILCylinders OtherProblem CauseCORRECTI!ON Hard to start Engine will not turn overCorrection Excessive VibrationProblem Blades improperly installedPoor cut uneven 1 cutting Poor grass discharge Headlights not working If so equippedBattery will not charge Loss of drive Engine OFF Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverseCorrection Purge transmissionSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillGarantia Completa DE Craftsman DOS AI,IOS Para EL Equipo TractorFuncionamiento General IV. Remolque Page Especificaciones DEL Producto AMP/HR MIN CCAU1R Acuerdo DE RepuestoLlaves Tubo de desagLieHerramientas Necesarias Para EL MontajeVerifique LA Bateria 1NSTALE LA SegadoraUbique LA Cortadora DE Cesped EN SU Lugar SI LA TIENE, Instale LA Barra Antibalanceo S EN EL ChasisInstale LA Correa EN LA Polea DEL Embrague DEL Motor M Instale EL Eslabon Delantero EReemplazar LA Correa DE LA Cuchilla Revision DE LA Presion DE LAS Llantas Revision DE LA Nivelacion DEL CON JuntoFuego lndica un peligro que, si no se evita, puede Familiaricese CON SU Tractor SU TractorPalanca DE Mando Crucero Pedal DE Marcha AdelanteParada Cuchillas DE LA Segadora MotorPara Usar EL Control DE LA Aceler Impulsion DE RecorridoUtilizar EL Mando Crucero DorasTransmisibn Desenganchada AccesoriosMECA,NISMO DE Aviso DE Servicio / Cronometro Lina DE ReservaArranque CON Tiempo Templado 50F/10C Y MAS AutomaticaConsejos Para Segar Mantenimiento CADAuseOperacion DEL Freno LlantasFuncionamiento ATR,&S ROS Cuidado DE LA CuchillaNales Enfriamiento DEL TransejeNivel DEL Fluido DE LA Bomba DEL Transeje CorreasDE Enfriamento SilenciadorBUJiAS Filtro DE Combustible EN LineaLimpieza Puerto DE Lavado DE LA CubiertaCIO O DE Hacer Ajustes Para Desmontar LA Cortadora DEPara Instalar LA Segadora Instalar LA Segadora Y LA Correa DEPara Nivelar LA Segadora Regulacion Visual DE Lado a LadoRegulacion DE LA Precision DE Lado Ajuste DE Delante a ATR,,SPara Reemplazar LA Correa DE LA Cuchilla DE LA Segadora Para Cambiar LA Correa DE ImpulsionDE Movimiento Desmontaje DE LA CorreaControl DEL Freno IMPRESlON / Inclinacin DE LAS RuedasDelanteras Para Remover LAS Ruedas Para Hacer ReparacionesReemplazar LA Bateria Para Cambiar EL FusiblePara Remover EL Conjunto DEL Capo ¥ DEL Enrejado Para Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ DelanteraMotor Sistema DE CombustibleAceite DEL Motor OtrosIdentificacion DE Problemas Sears Prdida dePrdida de 9. fuerza Sigue As cuchii* las segado- ras no rotanMala des- carga de! csped Las luz cosNando La bateria no carga Prdida de Impulsi6n Purgue la transmisi6nPage Operacion Segura Your Home Sears Parts and Repair CenterCanada