Craftsman 917.28934 Manual Del Operador página 8

NOTE:Youmay now roll yourtractoroff
the skid. Followthe appropriateinstruction
belowto removethe tractorfromthe skid.
,_ WARNING: Before starting, read,
understand 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.
2o Release parking brake by depressing
brake pedal,
3. Place freewheel control in disengaged
position to disengage transmission
(See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Opera-
tion section of this manual).
4, Roll tractor forward off skid°
5. Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor..
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-
rect tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance_
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on
tires°
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower hous-
ing should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments 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 operat-
ing properly, See "TO CHECK BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
_f'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:
v / All assembly instructions have been
completed.
e/ No remaining loose parts in carton_
e/Battery is properly prepared and
charged.
_/" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.,
v/ All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were ove rinflated
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
_,f Check wiring.. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
V" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged"
position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the
Operation section of this manual).,
While learning howto use your tractor, pay ex-
tra attention to the following important items:
J' Engine oil is at proper level,
## Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular
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 operating
condition_
,/
Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation 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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