Craftsman 917.289243 manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System

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

_b,WARNING: Before starting, read, understand 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 clutch/brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See "TO TRANS- PORT"in Operation section ofthis manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

5.Remove banding holding the deflector

shield up against tractor.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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 on tires.

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 that the brake is operating properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

_fCHECKLIST

Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to ensure 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.

/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

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

/Be sure mowerdeck isproperly leveled side- to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflatedfor 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 ex- tra attention to the following important items:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

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

/Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operatethem 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).

/Itisimportant to purgethetransmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Fol- low proper starting and transmission purging instructions(See "TO START ENGINE" and "PU RGE TRANSM ISSION" inthe Operation section of this manual).

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Contents LAW Tracto SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ACraftsman Full Warranty TWO Years on RiDiNG EquipmentGeneral Operation Service Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Product Specifications Repair ProtectionTools Required for Assembly To Adjust SeatCheck Battery To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake System@@@ Know Your Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Move Forward Backward To Operate MowerReverse Operation System ROS To TransportTransmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Never engage or disengageMaintenance ChartSchedule LubricationTractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System ROSTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineMuffler Deck Washout Port CleaningMovable parts To Install Mower To Remove Mower03042tex Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltBelt Removal To Replace Motion Drive BeltTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Start Engine with Weak BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Attach Jumper CablesTo Remove Hood & Grill Assembly Replacing BatteryCylinders Fuel SystemEngine OIL Problem Will not startHard to start Engine will not turn over Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Will not StartProblem Discharge Headlights not working If so equippedBattery Will Not When TurningDrive Engine BackfiresSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL DOS Aiios Para EL Equipo TractorFuncionamiento General DvertenciaAdvertencia IadvertenciaOperaciones DE Servicio Generales III, NinosIV. Remolque Page Especificaciones DEL ProductoResponsabilidades DEL Cliente Servicio DE Instalacion SearsDesempaque LA Caja DE Carton Herramientas Necesarias Para EL MontajeLA Caja DE Carton Revision DE LA Presion DE LAS Llantas Revjsion DE LA Nivelacion DEL ConjuntoRevision DEL Sistema DE Frenos Jlista DE Revision@@@ Istema DE Funcionamiento Hacia Familiaricese CON SU TractorSU Tractor Parada Como Usar SU TractorMiento LA Segadora Usar EL Sistema DE Funcionamiento ATR,S Para Operar EN CerrosPara Transportar Transmision Enganchada Transmision DesenganchadaAgreguegasolina Purgar LA Transmision Consejos Para SegarAntes DE Cada USO Tabla DE LubricacionRecomendaciones Generales VI= Rifiez Sistema Func Ionam Iento AT R/,S ROS TractorLlantas Motor TransejeCorreas Para Cambiar EL Aceite DEL MotorSilenciador BUJiASLimpieza Superior Puerto DE Lavado DE LA CubiertaInstale LA Segadora DE CespedPara Desmontar LA Cortadora 03042tex Para Nivelar LA Segadora Regulacion Visual DE Lado a LadoAjuste DE Delante a ATR,S Regulacion DE LA Precision DE LadoParacambiarla Correa DE Impulsion DE LA Cuchilla Segadora Remocion DE LA CorreaInstalacion DE LA Correa Montaje DE LA CorreaMEC.&NICO Para ADJ Untar LOS CAB LES D E EM Palm EReemplazar LA Bateria Para Cambiar EL FusiblePara Remover EL Conjunto DEL Capota Y DEL Enrejado Para Cambiar LA Bombilla DE LA LUZ DelanteraOtros Sistema DE CombustibleAceite DEL Motor CilindrosIDENTIFICACI6N DE Problemas CausaIdentificacion DE Problemas Vaciar et estanqueYea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que Page 15GRADOS MAX Operacion SeguraCuesta Abajo Y no Atraviese EL Cerro Needmore Your Home

917.289243 specifications

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