Craftsman 917.27224 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ovednflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is importantfor best
cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be propedy leveled. See =TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for
replacing motion and mower blade drive
belts in the Service and Adjustments
section ofthis 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
propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
I/CHECKLIST
BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION
FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEWTHE 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
tightened securely.
/ All tires are properly inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated at the factory).
/" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-sido/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
4" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed propedy 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 free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR
TRACTOR, PAYEXTRA ATTENTION 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.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe
operating condition.
•/ It is importantto purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and
transmission purging instructions (See
"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation
section of this manual).
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