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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID
ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
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CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
ASSE BLY
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6)
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
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ASSEMBLY
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 14)
ADD GASOLINE
OPEBATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
MOWING TIPS
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OPERATION
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BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)
CUSTOIVlE
V-BELTS
TRANSAXLE COOLING
LUBRICATION
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15)
NSIBILITIES
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16)
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IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
CLEANING
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)
TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 18)
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AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23)
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig, 24)
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)
AND ADJUSTM
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27)
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 28)
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
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INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
TO REPLACE FUSE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTM
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 31)
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TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 32)
TRACTOR
BATTERY
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE OIL
CYLINDERS
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
CAUSE
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POnNTS
PROBLEM
Poor cut-uneven
Headlight(s)not working (if so equipped)
CAUSE
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REPAIR PARTS
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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REPAIR PARTS
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258473
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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