Tools required for assembly, Before removing tractor from skid – Craftsman 917.28948 User Manual

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left

unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife

(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4“ wrench Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drlve ratchet

When right or left hand is mentioned in this

manual, itmeanswhenyou are in theoperating

position (seated behind the steering wheel),

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts cartons from carton .

• Cut along dotted lines on all four panels

of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.

• Remove mower and packing materials.
• Check for any additional loose parts or

cartons and remove,

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

TO CHECK BATTERY

1, Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery

for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See

''BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions),
• Forbatteryandbatterycablelnstallationsee

"REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service

and Adjustments" section in this manual.

Label

ADJUST SEAT

Sit in seat.

Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat

until a comfortable position is reached

which allows you to press clutch/brake

pedal all the way down.

Release lever to lock seat in position.

NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the

skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below
to remove the tractor from the skid.

A WARNING: Before starting, read, un

derstand and follow all 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.

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’inthe Operation sec

tion of this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.