Craftsman 917.28934 To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See, Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness

NOTE:Youmaynowrollyourtractoroff

theskid.Followtheappropriateinstruction t#fCHECKLIST belowtoremovethetractorfromtheskid.

Before you operate your new tractor, we WARNING:Beforestarting,read, wish to assure that you receive the best

understandandfollowallinstructionsthe performance and satisfaction from this

Operation section of this manual. Be sure Quality Product.

tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure Please review the following checklist: the area in front of tractor is clear of other

people and objects.	_" All assembly instructions have been
	completed.

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 disengaged position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Opera- tion section of this manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

5.Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor.

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

_" No remaining loose parts in carton.

J'Battery is properly prepared and charged.

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

J" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinftated at the factory).

J" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

J" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

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

J" 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 ex- tra attention to the following important items:

J" Engine oil is at proper level.

J" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

J" Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

J" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

J" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

J" It is important to purge the transmission

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.

before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmis- sion purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE"and"PURGETRANSMISSION"

in the Operation section of this manual).

8