Craftsman 917.258911 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT°
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed°
V' No remaining loose parts in carton.
¢" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
! hour at 6 amps)o
,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely°
¢ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were ovennflated 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
drive position,
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
¢" 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.
v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition..
¢" It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See 'TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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