Craftsman 917.276920 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton

Your new tractor has been assembled at the unassembled for shipping purposes.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are	listed	below.
(1)	3/4"	wrench	(1)	Pliers
(1)	9/16"	wrench	(1)	Utility knife
(1)	Tire	pressure	gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

2.Cut along dashed lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

3.Remove mower and packing materials.

4.Check for any additional loose aprts or cartons and remove.

CHECK BATTERY

1.Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label

(L) (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Mainte- nance section of this manual for charging instructions).

ADJUST SEAT

1.Sit in seat.

2.Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

3.Release lever to lock seat in position.

factory with the exception of those parts left

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

,_ WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand 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 brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in "trans- mission disengaged position" (See "TO

TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1.Be sure all the above steps have been completed.

2.Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

3.Place freewheel control in "trans- mission engaged" position (see "TO

TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

4.Sit on seat in operating position, de-

press brake pedal and set the parking brake.