Craftsman 917.276240 - Manual (Page 11)

Belt Tension Rod
Disengaged Position
Gauge
Wheei
-Locking Bracket
Electric Clutch Pulley
Front Plate Assembly
Double Loop
Retainer Springs
Front Mower Bracket
Flanged Pin -
Position Notch
Vertically
Rear Mower Pins
Deflector Shield
CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower should
be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL
MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
See the figures that are shown for re­
placing motion, mower drive, and mower
blade drive belts in the Service and Ad­
justments section of this manual. Verify
that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac­
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in
the 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:
/ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight­
ened securely.
/ All tires are properly inflated. (For ship­
ping purposes, the tires were overin­
flated at the factory).
/ 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 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
extra attention to the following important
items:
/ Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu­
lar 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 operat­
ing condition.
/ Be sure Operator Presence System
and Reverse Operation System (ROS)
are working properly (See the Opera­
tion and Maintenance sections in this
manual).
/ 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
ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION”
in the Operation section of this manual).
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