Craftsman 917.273062 - Manual (Page 10)

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
1. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Reiease parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in freewheei-
ing position to disengage transmis­
sion (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the
Operation section of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
A W ARNING: Before starting, read,
understand and follow ail 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.
1. Be sure all the above assembly steps
have been completed.
2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel
tank with gasoline.
3. Place freewheel controi in "transmis­
sion engaged" position.
Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
the parking brake.
Place motion control lever in neutral
(N) position.
Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
Start the engine. After engine has
started, move throttle control to idle
position.
Release parking brake.
Slowly move the motion control lever
forward and slowly drive tractor off
skid.
10, Apply brake to stop tractor, set
parking brake and place motion
control lever in neutral position.
11 .Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
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