Craftsman 28992 Remove the Packaging Materials, Check the Tire Pressure, Check Engine Oil Level

Remove the Packaging Materials

Remove the cardboard from the crate.

Remove any steel branding securing the unit to the crate. Locate the manual

packet.

Read the Operator's Manual

Locate the operator's manual in the manual packet. You should always read and follow the instructions in the operator's manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety information are located in this important document.

Check the Tire Pressure

Reduce the tire pressures to the pressures shown below. Tires are over- inflated for shipping purposes and must be set to the correct pressures for optimum traction.

RearTire Pressure: 10=12 PSI

Front Tire Pressure: 18=20 PSi

Check Engine Oil Level

Note: Engine is shipped with oil. Add 10W-30 premium engine oil if oil level is low. See MAINTENANCE for complete engine oil specifications and maintenance requiremen ts.

Lift the seat deck (Figure 17) to access the engine compartment.

Clean the area around the dip stick/oil fill tube. Remove the dip stick from the oil fill

tube and wipe the dip stick with a clean rag.

Insert the dip stick into the oil fill tube (thread in or push down completely).

Remove and check the engine oil level. Oil level should

be between Full and Add marks. If necessary, add oil to the oil fill tube.

Replace and fully secure the dip stick.

Charge the Battery

Lift the seat deck to access the battery. If the unit is being put into service after the month and year indicated on the battery date tag (located on top of battery) charge the battery for one hour at 6-10 amps. Refer to the SERVICE &

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for battery charging information.

Fill=Up with	FRESH Gasoline
		Lift the seat deck to access the
_	Ea	fuel cap and tank.

the tank with fresh fuel. After

_emove the fuel tank cap and fill fueling, securely install the cap

and wipe up any fuel that may

have spilled. See the Operator's Manual for fuel recommendations.

The single most common service issue is stale or contaminated fuel! Fuel should not be more than 30 days old. Use fuel stabilizer to extend the life of your fuel, and always store fuel in an approved, sealed, plastic gas can. Stale fuel clean=out is not covered under your warranty.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.0 Gallons (15,14 L)

Start the Engine and Drive the Unit Off the

Crate

Refer to the STARTING THE ENGINE and DRIVING PRACTICE sections of this manual for information on

starting the unit and driving it off the crate.

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