Craftsman 917.259592 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE V CHECKLIST
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes.. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled.. See "TO LEVEL. MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of tHs manual
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Sewice and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted_ See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:*
,/ AI} assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton°
,/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
t hour at 6 amps)
,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
,/ Alltires are properly inflated. (For slipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated 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)
v" Check mower and drive belts, Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
v' Checkwiring. See that alt connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped..
v_ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position,
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRA CTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
/ Engine oil isat proper level
,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
Z" 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+
,/ it is important to purge the transmission before you
operate your new tractor for the first time+ Follow
proper starting and transmission purging instructions
(See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMIS-
SION" in Operation section of this manual),
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