Craftsman 917272261 owner manual Checktire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

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

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" 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 manual. Verifythat the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is pmpedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

_CHECKLIST

BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURETHATYOU RECEIVETHE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

/All assembly instructions have been completed.

JNo remaining loose parts in carton. 4" Battery is propedy prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

JAil tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated 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).

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

/ Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

/Before driving tractor, be sure free- wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A'I-FENTIONTO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

J" Engine oil is at proper level.

/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. ,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

,/It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper startingand transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual).

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