Craftsman 917.273060 - Manual (Page 11)

CHECKLIST
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 overinflat­
ed 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 property around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
✓ Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are property
clamped.
/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in drive position.
While learning how to use your tractor,
pay extra attention to the following impor­
tant items:
✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, dean, 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.
/ It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and trans­
mission purging instructions (See TO
START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANS­
MISSION” in the Operation section of
thisjmanual).
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