Craftsman 917.20403 Operator's Manual page 12

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
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 on
tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL
MOWER" 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 sec tion of this man-
ual. Verify that the belts are routed cor rect ly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor,
check to see that the brake is operating
properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
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CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new trac tor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance and satisfaction from this
Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
✓
All assembly instructions have been
com plet ed.
✓
No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
✓
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
✓
All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping 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).
✓
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 free wheel
control is in "transmission engaged" posi-
tion (see "To Trans port" in the Operation
section of this man u al).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay ex-
tra 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.
✓
Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
✓
It is important to purge the transmission
before op er at ing your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and transmis-
sion purging instructions (See "TO START
EN GINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the Op er a tion section of this manual).
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PARA REEMPLAZAR LA CORREA DE TRANS-
MISIÓN DE LA CUCHILLA DE LA SEGADORA
DESMONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE TRANSMIS-
IÓN DE LA SEGADORA
1. Estacione el tractor en una superficie nive-
lada. Ponga el freno de mano.
2. Baje la palanca elevadora a la posición de
más abajo.
3. Retire la barra de tensión de la correa (K) de
la barra de sujeción (L).
PRECAUCIÓN: La barra de tensión funciona a
resorte. Sujétela con fuerza y suéltela despacio.
4. Quite los tornillos (P) de las cubiertas derecha
e izquierda y retírelas (Q).
5. Quite toda suciedad y restos de hierbas que
pueda haberse acumulado alrededor de
los dispositivos de recolección y de toda la
superficie superior.
6. Retire la correa de la polea del embrague
eléctrico (M), las dos poleas de los disposi-
tivos de recolección (R) y las poleas de los
piñones (V).
P
L
R
K
V
R
MONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE TRANSMISIÓN
DE LA SEGADORA
1. Instale la correa pasándola alrededor de las
poleas (R) y alrededor de las poleas (V),
como se muestra en la figura.
2. Pase la correa por encima de la polea del
embrague eléctrico (M).
IMPORTANTE: Verifique que la correa calce
bien en todas las ranuras de las poleas de la
cortadora.
3. Vuelva a colocar las cubiertas derecha e
izquierda (Q). Ajuste bien todos los tornillos.
4. Coloque la barra de tensión de la correa (K)
en la barra de sujeción (L).
PRECAUCIÓN: La barra de tensión funciona a
resorte. Sujétela con fuerza y póngala despacio.
5. Suba la palanca elevadora a la posición de
más arriba.
Q
P
M
R
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