Craftsman 917.28991 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(1) 9/16" wrench Flashlight
TO ADJUST SEAT
Grasp adjustment handle (A) and pull up,
slide seat to desired position and release
adjustment handle.
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, itmeans when you are inthe operating
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.
Remove mower and packing materials.
Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
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 battery and battery cable installation
see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section in
this manual.
Label
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the
skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below
to remove the tractor from the skid.
_k WARNING: Before starting, read, un-
derstand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Be sure
tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure
the area in front of tractor is clear of other
people and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in disengaged
position to disengage transmission (See
"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation sec-
tion of this manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
TO iNSTALL MOWER
1. SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND
LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold.
Pull parking brake lever up and hold,
release pressure from clutch/brake
pedal, then release parking brake lever.
Pedal should remain in brake position.
Ensure parking brake will hold tractor
secure.
Brake
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