Craftsman 917.28746 Check Tire Pressure, Ichecklist, Check Deck Levelness, Check For Proper

ATIACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) -Insert rod end of link assembly into hole in trac- tor lift shaft suspen:;:;ionarm (L) and pivot link down to mower. Uft rear comer of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring.

9. Repeat on opposite side of tractor.

10.Tum steering wheel to position wheels

.straight forward ..

11.ATIACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side oftractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer spring (G) through hole in link located behind the bracket.

12.Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and retainer spring (J).

13.Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock- ing bracket (L).

14.Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing

in all mower pulley grooves. .

15. Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).

A CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

16.Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. -

17.If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

.ICHECKLIST

The tires on your tractor

were

overinflated

Before you operate your new

tractor, we

at the factory

for shipping

purposes.

Cor-

wish to assure

that you receive

the best

rect tire

pressure is important

for best

performance and satisfaction

from

this

cutting

performance.

Quality

Product.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown

on

Please

review

the following

checklist:

tires.

~

All assembly

instructions

have been

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

completed.

~

No remaining

loose parts in carton.

For best cutting results, mower hous-

"TO

~

Battery

is properly prepared

and

ing should be properly leveled.

See

charged. .

LEVEL

MOWER" in the Service and

~ Seat is adjusted comfortably

and tight-

Adjustments

section of this

manual.

ened securely.

CHECK FOR PROPER

POSITION

~ All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-

ping purposes,

the tires were overin-

OF ALL BELTS .

flated at the factory).

See the figures

that are shown

for replac-

~

Be sure mower deck is properly

leveled

ing motion and

mower blade drive belts

side-to-side/front-to-rear

for best

cutting

in the Service

and Adjustments

section

results.

(Tires

must be properly

inflated

of this manual. Verify thatthe belts are

for leveling).

.~

Check

mower

and drive

belts.

Be sure

routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

After you learn how to operate

your trac-

~

Check wiring.

See that all connections

tor, check to see that the brake

is operat-

are still secure

and wires

are

properly

ing properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE"

clamped.

.I Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel

in the Service and Adjustments section of .

control is in "transmission engaged"

this manual.

position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following impor-

tant items:

.I Engine oil is at proper level .

.I Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular

unleaded gasoline.

.I Become familiar with all controls, their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

.I Be sure brake system is in safe ope rat -

ing condition.

.I Be sure Operator Presence System

and Reverse Operation System (ROS)

are working properly (See the Opera-

tion and Maintenance sections in this

I

manual) .

.I 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).

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