Keys

Slope Sheet

(1) Oil Drain Tube

For Future Use

(2) Keys

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

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

2.Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grille.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

For batteryand battery cable installation see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the

"Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.

Label

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.

NOTE: You may now roll 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 high- est position.

2.Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

3.Place gearshift lever in neutral posi- tion.

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

5.Remove banding holding the deflector

shield up against tractor.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Craftsman 917.289213, 917.289211, 917.289210, YT 3000 To Remove Tractor from, Unpack Carton, To Check Battery, Adjust Seat