Craftsman 917.20402 Operator's Manual page 8

24 hp, 48 inch mower electric star aytomatic transmission
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ADJUST SEAT
1. Sit in seat,
2. Liftup adjustment lever (A) and slideseat
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.
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the
skid. Continue using the instructions that
follow to remove the tractor from the skid.
WARNING: Before starting, read, un-
derstand and follow al! instructions in the
Operation section of this manual, Be sure
tractor is ina 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
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place gearshift lever in neutral position.
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Thetires on yourtractorwere overinflatedat
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 replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts in
the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate yourtractor,
check to see that the brake is operating
properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
t_ CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance
and satisfaction from this
Quality Product,
Please review the following checklist:
I/All
assembly instructions have been
completed,
J" No remaining loose parts in carton,
vF Battery isproperly prepared andcharged.
J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
_/" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, thetires 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).
J" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
J Check wiring. Seethata]t connections are
stillsecure andwires areproperlyclamped.
While learning howto use your tractor,pay ex-
tra attention to thefollowing important items:
!/Engine
oil is at proper level.
_/" Fueltank isfilled with fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline.
J" Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function.
Operate them
before you start the engine.
J" 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).
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