Craftsman 917.28726 To Drive Tractor OFF Skid, Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness

4.Rolltractor forward off skid.

5.Removebanding holdingthe deflector shield up againsttractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

1.Be sure all the above assembly 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.

5.Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

6.Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section of this manual). After engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow) position.

7.Release parking brake.

8.Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid.

9.Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- rect tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

,Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower hous-

ing 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 replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is operat- ing properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE"

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

,/CHECKLIST

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.

v" No remaining loose parts in carton. v" Battery is properly prepared and

charged.

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

v" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overin- flated 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).

v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

V" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

v" 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 extra attention to the following important items:

v" Engine oil is at proper level.

v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu- lar unleaded gasoline.

v" Become familiar with all controls, their

location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

¢" Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition.

v" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS)

are working properly (See the Opera-

tion 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 "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"

in the Operation section of this manual).