Craftsman 917.27306 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Ii CHECKLIST
Please review the following checklist:
/ All assembly instructionshave 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 propedy leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. ('13resmust 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 attention to the following impor-
tant items:
,/Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, 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
thismanual).
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