Craftsman 917.289253 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Keys
(1) Oil Drain Tube
For Future Use
Slope Sheet
(2) Keys
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Pliers
Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, itmeanswhenyou areintheoperating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton.
Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
For batteryand battery cable installation
see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section in
this manual.
Label
BEFORE REMOVING
FROM SKID
TRACTOR
ADJUST SEAT
1. Sit in seat.
2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide
seat until a comfortable position is
reached which allows you to press
clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
3. Release lever to lock seat in position.
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