Craftsman 917.289470 manual Check Tire Pressure, Check For Proper Position Of All Belts

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were over-inflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance°

•Reducetire pressure to PS1shown ontires,

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing 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 replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the

Service and Adjustments section of this man- ual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is operating prop- erly. See"TO CHECK BRAKE" inthe 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:

J' All assembly instructions have been completed.

/" No remaining loose parts in carton.

#f Battery is properly prepared and charged°

_/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely,

_' All tires are properly inflated. (For ship., ping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

#f Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side.oto-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

/Check mower and drive belts_ Be sure

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

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

_/f 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:

Engine oil is at proper level.

_€'Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

_" Become familiar with all controls, their

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

Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

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

_f 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 ENGtN E" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"

in the Operation section of this manual).

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