Craftsman 917.271140 Owner's Manual page 10

CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURE THAT YOU 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.
J Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
4" All tires are properly inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
ovednflated at the factory).
J Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be propedy 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 propedy
clamped.
/ Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
,f Engine oil is at proper level.
,# Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
J 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
transmission purging instructions (See
"TO START ENGINE" and =PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation
section of this manual).
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