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Owner’s

Manual

CRAFTSMAN

LAWN

TRACTOR

18.5

HP*,

42”

Mower

Electric

Start

6

Speed

Transaxle

Model

No.

917.273631

differently

from

previously

built

engines.

Before

you

start

the

il

l

i

This

product

has

a

low

emission

engine

which

operates

engine,

read

and

understand

this

Owner’s

Manual.

IMPORTANT:

For

answers

to

your

questions

about

Read

and

follow

all

Safety

this

product,

Call:

Rules

and

Instructions

before

1-800-659-5917

operating

this

equipment.

Sears

Craftsman

Help

Line

5

am

-

5

pm,

Mon

-

Sat

Gasoline

containing

up

to

10%

ethanol

(E10)

is

acceptable

for

use

in

this

machine.

The

use

of

any

gasoline

exceeding

10%

ethanol

(E10)

will

void

the

product

warranty.

Sears

Brands

Management

Corporation,

Hoffman

Estates,

IL

60179

U.S.A,

Visit

our

Craftsman

website:www.sears.com/craftsman

*As

rated

by

the

engine

manufacturer

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WARRANTY

Craftsman

Riding

Equipment

Warranty

CRAFTSMAN

FULL

WARRANTY

FOR

TWO

YEARS

from

the

date

of

purchase,

all

non-expendable

parts

of

this

riding

equiprnent

are

warranted

against any

defects

in

material

or

workmanship.

A

defective

non-expendable

part

will

receive

free

in-home

repair

or

replacement

if

repair

is

impossible.

FOR

FIVE

YEARS

from

the

date

of

purchase,

the

frame

and

front

axle

of

this

riding

equipment

are

warranted

against

any

defects

in

material

or

workmanship.

A

defective

frarne

or

front

axle

will

receive

free

in-home

repair

or

replacement

if

repair

is

impossible.

FOR

90

DAYS

frorn

the

date

of

purchase,

the

battery

(an

expendable

part)

of

this

riding

equipment

is

warranted

against

any

defects

in

material

or

workmanship

(our

testing

proves

that

it

will

not

hold

a

charge).

A

defective

battery

will

receive

free

in-home

replacernent.

ADDITIONAL

LIFETIME

LIMITED

WARRANTY

on

CAST

IRON

FRONT

AXLE

(if

equipped)

FOR

AS

LONG

AS

IT IS

USED

by

the

original

owner

after

the

fifth

year

frorn

the

date

of

purchase,

the

cast

iron

front

axle

(if

equipped)

of

this

riding

equipmentis

warranted

against

any

defects

in

material

or

workmanship.

With

proof

of

purchase,

a

defective

cast

front

axle

will

receive

free

in-home

replacement.

WARRANTY

SERVICE

For

warranty

coverage

details

to

obtain

free

repair

or

replacement,

call

1-800-659-5917

or

visit

the

web

site:

www.craftsman.com

In

all

cases

above,

if

part

repair

or

replacernent

is

impossible,

the

riding

equipment

will

be

replaced

free

of

charge

with

the

sare

or

an

equivalent

model.

All

of

the

above

warranty

coverage

is

void

if

this

riding

equiprnent

is

ever

used

while

providing

commercial

services

or

if

rented

to

another

person.

This

warranty

covers

ONLY

defects

in

material

and

workmanship.

Warranty

coverage

does

NOT

include:

*

Expendable

parts

(except

battery)

that

can

wear

out

frorn

normal

use

within

the

warranty

period,

including

but not

limited

to

blades,

spark

plugs,

air

cleaners,

belts,

and

oil

filters.

*

Standard

maintenance

servicing,

oil

changes,

or

tune-ups.

*

Tire

replacement

or

repair

caused

by

punctures

frorn

outside

objects,

such

as

nails,

thorns,

stumps,

or

glass.

Tire

or

wheel

replacement

or

repair

resulting

from

normal

wear,

accident,

or

improper

operation

or

maintenance.

*

Repairs

necessary

because

of

operator

abuse,

including

but not

limited

to

darnage

caused

by

towing

objects

beyond

the

capability

of

the riding

equipment,

impacting

objects

that

bend

the

frarne,

axle

assernbly

or

crankshaft,

or

over-speeding

the

engine.

Repairs

necessary

because

of

operator

negligence,

including

but not

limited

to,

electrical

and

mechanical

damage

caused

by

improper

storage,

failure

to

use

the

proper

grade

and

amount

of

engine

oil,

failure

to

keep

the

deck

clear

of

flammable

debris,

or

failure

to

maintain

the

riding

equipment

according

to

the

instructions

contained

in

the

operator’s

manual.

Engine

(fuel

system)

cleaning

or

repairs

caused

by

fuel

determined

to

be

contaminated

or

oxidized

(stale).

In

general,

fuel

should

be

used

within

30

days

of

its

purchase

date.

*

Normal

deterioration and

wear

of

the

exterior

finishes,

or

product

label

replacernent.

This

warranty

gives you

specific

legal

rights,

and

you

may

also

have

other

rights

which

vary

from

state

to

state.

Sears

Brands

Management

Corporation,

Hoffman

Estates,

IL

60179

2

SAFETY

RULES

IMPORTANT:

This

cutting

machine

is

capable

of

amputating

hands

and

feet

and

throw-

ing

objects.

Failure

to

observe

the

following

safety

instructions

could

result

in

serious

injury

or

death.

AWARNING:

In

order

to

prevent

ac-

cidental

starting

when

setting

up,

trans-

porting,

adjusting

or

making

repairs,

always

disconnect

spark

plug

wire

and

place

wire

where

it

cannot

contact

spark

plug.

AWARNING:

Do

not

coast

down

a

hill

in

neutral,

you

may

lose

control

of

the

tractor.

WARNING:

Tow

only

the

attachments

that

are

recommended

by

and

comply

with

specifications

of

the

manufacturer

of

your

tractor.

Use

common

sense

when

towing.

Operate

only

at

the

lowest

possible

speed

when

on

aslope.

Too

heavy

of

a

load,

while

on

a

slope,

is

dangerous.

Tires

can

lose

traction

with

the

ground

and

cause

you

to

lose

control

of

your

tractor.

WARNING:

Engine

exhaust,

some

of

its

constituents,

and

certain

vehicle

com-

ponents

contain

or

emit

chemicals

known

to

the

State

of

California

to

cause

cancer

and

birth

defects

or

other

reproductive

harm.

AWARNING:

Battery

posts,

terminals

and

related

accessories

contain

lead

and

lead

compounds,

chemicals

known

to

the

State

of

California

to

cause

cancer

and

birth

defects

or

other

reproductive

harm.

Wash

hands

after

handling.

|.

GENERAL

OPERATION

«

Read,

understand,

and

follow

all

instruc-

tions

in

the

manual

and

on

the

machine

before

starting.

*

Only

allow

responsible

adults,

who

are

familiar

with

the

instructions,

to

operate

the

machine.

*

Clear

the

area

of

objects

such

as

rocks,

toys,

wire,

etc.,

which

could

be

picked

up

and

thrown

by

the

blade.

*

Be

sure

the

area

is

clear

of

other

people

before

mowing.

Stop

machine

if

anyone

enters

the

area.

*

Never

carry

passengers.

«

Do

not

mow

in

reverse

unless

abso-

lutely

necessary.

Always

look

down

and

behind

before

and

while

backing.

*

Be

aware

of

the

mower

discharge

direc-

tion

and

do

not

point

it

at

anyone.

Do

not

operate

the

mower

without

either

the

entire

grass

catcher

or

the

guard

in

place.

*

Slow

down

before

turning.

*

Never

leave

a

running

machine

unat-

tended.

Always

turn

off

blades,

set

parking

brake,

stop

engine,

and

remove

keys

before

dismounting.

*

Turn

off

blades

when

not

mowing.

*

Stop

engine

before

removing

grass

catcher

or

unclogging

chute.

*

Mow

only

in

daylight

or

good

artificial

light.

*

Do

not

operate

the

machine

while

under

the

influence

of

alcohol

or

drugs.

*

Watch

for

traffic

when

operating

near

or

crossing

roadways.

«

Use

extra

care

when

loading

or

un-

loading

the

machine

into

a

trailer

or

truck,

*

Data

indicates

that

operators,

age

60

years

and

above,

are

involved

in

a

large

percentage

of

riding

mower-related

in-

juries.

These

operators

should

evaluate

their

ability

to

operate

the

riding

mower

safely

enough

to

protect

themselves

and

others

from

serious

injury.

Keep

machine

free

of

grass

,

leaves

or

other

debris

build-up

which

can

touch

hot

exhaust

/

engine

parts

and

burn

.

Do

not

allow

the

mower

deck

to

plow

leaves

or

other

debris

which

can

cause

build-

up

to

occur.

Clean

any

oil

or

fuel

spillage

before

operating

or

storing

the

machine

.

Allow

machine

to

cool

before

storage.

ll.

SLOPE

OPERATION

Slopes

are

a

major

factor

related

to

loss-

of-control

and

tipover

accidents,

which

can

result

in

severe

injury

or

death.

All

slopes

require

extra

caution.

If

you

cannot

back

up

the

slope

or

if

you

feel

uneasy

on

it,

do

not

mow

it.

SAFETY

RULES

DO:

¢

Mow

up

and

down

slopes,

not

across.

«

Remove

obstacles

such

as

rocks,

tree

limbs,

etc.

«

Watch

for

holes,

ruts,

or

bumps.

Un-

even

terrain

could

overturn

the

machine.

Tall

grass

can

hide

obstacles.

«

Use

slow

speed.

Choose

a

low

gear

so

that

you

will

not

have

to

stop

or

shift

while

on

the

slope.

*

Follow

the

manufacturer’s

recommend-

ations

for

wheel

weights

or

counter-

weights

to

improve

stability.

«

Use

extra

care

with

grass

catchers

or

other

attachments.

These

can

change

the

stability

of

the

machine.

«

Keep

all

movement

on

the

slopes

slow

and

gradual.

Do

not

make

sudden

changes

in

speed

or

direction.

*

Avoid

starting

or

stopping

on

a

slope.

If

tires

lose traction,

disengage

the

blades

and

proceed

slowly

straight

down

the

slope.

DO

NOT:

¢

Do

not

turn

on

slopes

unless

neces-

sary,

and

then,

turn

slowly

and

gradually

downhill,

if

possible.

*

Do

not

mow

near

drop-offs,

ditches,

or

embankments.

The

mower

could

suddenly

turn

over

if

a

wheel

is

over

the

edge

of

a

cliff

or

ditch,

or

if

an

edge

caves

in.

«

Do

not

mow

on

wet

grass.

Reduced

traction

could

cause

sliding.

*

Do

not

try

to

stabilize

the

machine

by

putting

your

foot

on

the

ground.

«

Do

not

use

grass

catcher

on

steep

slopes.

lil.

CHILDREN

Tragic

accidents

can

occur

if

the

operator

is

not alert

to

the

presence

of

children.

Children

are

often

attracted

to

the

ma-

chine

and

the

mowing

activity.

Never

as-

sume

that

children

will

remain

where

you

last

saw

them.

*

Keep

children

out

of

the

mowing

area

and

under

the

watchful

care

of

another

responsible

adult.

*

Be

alert

and

turn

machine

off

if

children

enter

the

area.

*

Before

and

when

backing,

look

behind

and

down

for

small

children.

*

Never

carry

children.

They

may

fall

off

and

be

seriously

injured

or

interfere

with

safe

machine

operation.

*

Never

allow

children

to

operate

the

machine.

«

Use

extra

care

when

approaching

blind

corners,

shrubs,

trees,

or

other

objects

that

may

obscure

vision.

IV.

SERVICE

«

Use

extra

care

in

handling

gasoline

and

other

fuels.

They

are

flammable

and

vapors

are

explosive.

-

Use

only

an

approved

container.

-

Never

remove

gas cap

or

add

fuel

with

the

engine

running.

Allow

engine

to

cool

before

refueling.

Do

not

smoke.

-

Never

refuel

the

machine

indoors.

-

Never

store

the

machine

or

fuel

container

inside

where

there

is

an

open

flame,

such

as

a

water

heater.

Never

run

a

machine

inside

a

closed

area.

Keep

nuts

and

bolts,

especially

blade

attachment

bolts,

tight

and

keep

equip-

ment

in

good

condition.

Never

tamper

with

safety

devices.

Check

their

proper

operation

regularly.

Keep

machine

free

of

grass,

leaves,

or

other

debris

build-up.

Clean

oil

or

fuel

spillage.

Allow

machine

to

cool

before

storing.

Stop

and

inspect

the

equipment

if

you

strike

an

object.

Repair,

if

necessary,

before

restarting.

Never

make

adjustments

or

repairs

with

the

engine

running.

Grass

catcher

components

are

subject

to

wear,

damage,

and

deterioration,

which

could

expose moving

parts

or

allow

objects

to

be

thrown.

Frequently

check

components

and

replace

with

manufacturer's

recommended

parts,

when

necessary.

Mower

blades

are

sharp

and

can

cut.

Wrap

the

blade(s)

or

wear

gloves,

and

use

extra

caution

when

servicing

them.

Check

brake

operation

frequently.

Ad-

just

and

service

as

required.

SAFETY

RULES

Be

sure

the

area

is

clear

of

other

people

before

mowing.

Stop

machine

if

anyone

enters

the

area.

Never

carry

passengers

or

children

even

with

the

blades

off.

Do

not

mow

in

reverse

unless

abso-

lutely

necessary.

Always

look

down

and

behind

before

and

while

backing.

Never

carry

children.

They

may

fall

off

and

be

seriously

injured

or

interfere

with

safe

machine

operation.

Keep

children

out

of

the

mowing

area

and

under

the

watchful

care

of

another

responsible

adult.

Be

alert

and

turn

machine

off

if

children

enter

the

area.

Before

and

when

backing,

look

behind

and

down

for

small

children.

Mow

up

and

down

slopes

(15°

Max),

not

across.

Remove

obstacles

such

as

rocks,

tree

limbs,

etc.

Watch

for

holes,

ruts,

or

bumps.

Uneven

terrain

could

overturn

the

machine.

Tall

grass

can

hide

obstacles.

Use

slow

speed.

Choose

a

low

gear

so

that

you

will

not

have

to

stop

or

shift

while

on

the

slope.

Avoid

starting

or

stopping

on

a

slope.

If

tires

lose traction,

disengage

the

blades

and

proceed

slowly

straight

down

the

slope.

If

machine

stops

while

going

uphill,

disengage

blades,

shift

into

reverse

and

back

down

slowly.

Do

not

turn

on

slopes

unless

necessary,

and

then,

turn

slowly

and

gradually

downhill,

if

possible.

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline

4.0

Capacity

and

Unleaded

Type:

Regular

Oil

Type

SAE

30

(above

32°F)

(API-SG-SL):

SAE

5W-30(below

32°F)

Oil

Capacity:

WiFilter:

3.5

Pints

W/O

Filter:

3.0

Pints

Spark

Plug:

Champion

RC12YC

(Gap:

.030")

Ground

Speed

=

Forward:

(MPH):

ist 1.2

2nd

1.6

8rd

2.4

4th

3.6

5th

4.6

6th

5.9

Reverse:

1.8

Tire

Pressure:

Front:

14

PSI

Rear:

10

PSI

Charging

System:

9

Amps

@3600

RPM

Battery:

Amp/Hr:

=

28

Min.

CCA:

230

Case

Size:

UiR

Blade

Bolt

Torque:

27-35

Ft.

Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS

on

your

purchase

of

a

new

tractor.

It

has

been

designed,

engineered

and

manufactured

to

give

you

the

best

possible

dependability

and

performance.

Should

you

experience

any

problem

you

cannot

easily

remedy,

please

contact

a

Sears

or

other

qualified

service

center.

We

have

competent,

well-trained

techni-

cians

and

the

proper

tools

to

service

or

repair

this

tractor.

Please

read

and

retain

this

manual.

The

instructions

will

enable

you

to

assemble

and

maintain

your

tractor

properly.

Always

observe

the

“SAFETY

RULES”.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Read

and

observe

the

safety

rules.

*

Follow

a

regular

schedule

in

main-

taining,

caring

for

and

using

your

tractor.

*

Follow

the

instructions

under

“Mainte-

nance”

and

“Storage”

sections

of

this

owner's

manual.

Awarnine:

This

tractor

is

equipped

with

an

internal

combustion

engine

and

should

not

be

used

on

or

near

any

unim-

proved

forest-covered,

brush-covered

or

grass-covered

land

unless

the

engine’s

exhaust

system

is

equipped

with

a

spark

arrester

meeting

applicable

local

or

state

laws

(if

any).

If

a

spark

arrester

is

used,

it

should

be

maintained

in

effective

working

order

by

the

operator.

In

the

state

of

California

the

above

is

re-

quired

by

law

(Section

4442

of

the

Califor-

nia

Public

Resources

Code).

Other

states

may

have

similar

laws.

Federal

laws

apply

on

federal

lands.

A

spark

arrester

for

the

muffler

is

available

through

your

nearest

Sears

service

center

(See

REPAIR

PARTS

section

of

this

manual).

REPAIR

PROTECTION

AGREEMENTS

Congratulations

on

making

a

smart

pur-

chase.

Your

new

Craftsman®

product

is

designed

and

manufactured

for

years

of

dependable

operation.

But

like

all

products,

it

may

require

repair

from

time

to

time.

That's

when

having

a

Repair

Protection

Agreement

can

save

you

money

and

aggravation.

Purchase

a

Repair

Protection

Agreement

now

and

protect

yourself

from

unexpected

hassle

and

expense.

Here’s what's

included

in

the

Agreement:

*

Expert

service

by

our

12,000

profe-

sional

repair

specialists.

¢

Unlimited

service

and

no

charge

for

parts

and

labor

on

all

covered

repairs.

*

Product

replacement

if

your

covered

product

can’t

be

fixed.

¢

Discount

of

10%

from

regular

price

of

service

and

service-related

parts

not

covered

by

the

agreement;

also,

10%

off

regular

price

of

preventive

mainte-

nance

check.

«

Fast

help

by

phone

—

phone

support

from

a

Sears

technician

on

products

requiring

in-home

repair,

plus

conve-

nient

repair

scheduling.

Once

you

purchase

the

Agreement,

a

simple

phone

call

is

all

that

it

takes

for

you

to

schedule

service.

You

can

call

anytime

day

or

night,

or

schedule

a

service

ap-

pointment

online.

Sears

has

over

12,000

professional

repair

specialists,

who

have

access

to

over

4.5

million

quality

parts

and

accessories.

That's

the

kind

of

professionalism

you

can

count

on

to

help

prolong

the

life

of

your

new

purchase

for

years

to

come.

Purchase

your

Repair

Protection

Agreement

today!

Some

limitations

and

exclusions

apply.

For

prices

and

additional

information

call

1-800-827-6655.

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INSTALLATION

SERVICE

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professional

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call

1-800-4-MY-HOME®

UNASSEMBLED

PARTS

Mower

Leveling

Wrench

(1)

Oil

Drain

Tube

~D

Keys

(2)

Keys

For

Future

Use

Slope

Sheet

Bubbie

Level

Video

Cassette

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

Your

new

tractor

has

been

assembled

at

the

factory.

Review

the

video

cassette

before

you

begin.

When

right

or

left

hand

is

mentioned

in

this

manual,

it

means

when

you

are

in

the

oper-

ating

position

(seated

behind

the

steering

wheel).

TO

REMOVE

TRACTOR

FROM

CARTON

UNPACK

CARTON

1.

Cut

along

dotted

lines

on

all

four

pan-

els

of

carton.

Remove

end

panels

and

lay

side

panels

flat.

2.

Remove

protective

materials

from

trac-

tor

hood

and

grille.

IMPORTANT:

Check

for

and

remove

any

staples

in

skid

that

may

puncture

tires

where

tractor

is

to

roll

off

skid.

HOW

TO

SET

UP

YOUR

TRACTOR

CHECK

BATTERY

1.

Lift

hood

to

raised

position.

NOTE:

If

this

battery

is

put

into

service

af-

ter

month

and

year

indicated

on

label

(label

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).

ADJUST

SEAT

1.

Raise

seat

and

loosen

adjustment

knob,

2.

Lower

seat

into

operating

position

and

sit

in

seat.

3.

Slide

seat

until

a

comfortable

position

is

reached

which

allows

you

to

press

clutch/brake

pedal

all

the

way

down.

4.

Get

off

seat

without

moving

its

ad-

justed

position.

5.

Raise

seat

and

tighten

adjustment

knob

securely.

Adjustment

Knob

NOTE:

You

may

now

roll

or

drive

your

tractor

off

the

skid.

Follow

the

appropriate

instruction

below

to

remove

the

tractor

from

the

skid.

TO

ROLL

TRACTOR

OFF

SKID

(See

Operation

section

for

location

and

function

of

controls)

1.

Press

lift

lever

plunger

and

raise

attachment

lift

lever

to

its

highest

po-

sition.

2.

Release

parking

brake

by

depressing

clutch/brake

pedal.

3.

Place

gearshift

lever

in

neutral

(N)

position.

4.

Roll

tractor

forward

off

skid.

5.

Remove

banding

holding

deflector

shield

up

against

tractor.

TO

DRIVE

TRACTOR

OFF

SKID

(See

Operation

section

for

location

and

function

of

controls)

AWARNING:

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.

1.

Be

sure

all

the

above

assembly

steps

have

been

completed.

2.

Check

engine

oil

level

and

fill

fuel

tank

with

gasoline.

3.

Sit

on

seat

in

operating

position,

depress

clutch/brake

pedal

and

set

the

parking

brake.

4.

Place

gear

shift

lever

in

neutral

(N)

position.

5.

Press

lift

lever

plunger

and

raise

attachment

lift

lever

to

its

highest

posi-

tion.

6.

Start

the

engine.

After

engine

has

started,

move

throttle

control

to

idle

position.

7.

Depress

clutch/orake

pedal

into

full

"BRAKE"

position

and

hold.

Move

gearshift

lever

to

1st

gear.

8.

Slowly

release

clutch/orake

pedal and

slowly

drive

tractor

off

skid.

9.

Apply

brake

to

stop

tractor,

set

park-

ing

brake

and

place

gearshift

lever

in

neutral

position.

10.

Turn

ignition

key

to

"STOP"

position.

Continue

with

the

instructions

that

follow.

REPOSITION

RIGHT

REAR

GAUGE

WHEEL

For

shipping

purposes,

the

right

rear

gauge

wheel

assembly

is

mounted

upside

down

on

the

mower.

Remove

the

gauge

wheel

assembly

and

reinstall

from

the

bottom

as

shown.

To

adjust

gauge

wheels,

see

the

Operation

section

in

this

manual.

INSTALL

MULCHER

PLATE

(If

previously

removed)

1.

Raise

and

hold

deflector

shield

in

upright

position.

2.

Place

front

of

mulcher

plate

over

front

of

mower

deck

opening

and

slide

into

place,

as

shown.

8.

Hook

front

latch

into

hole

on front

of

mower

deck.

4.

Hook

rear

latch

into

hole

on

back

of

mower

deck.

Deflector

Shield

Mulcher

Plate

AcautTion:

Do

not

remove

deflector

shield

from

mower.

TO

CONVERT

TO

BAGGING

OR

DISCHARGING

Simply

remove

mulcher

plate

and

store

in

a

safe

place.

Your

mower

is

now

ready

for

discharging

or

installation

of

optional

grass

catcher

accessory.

NOTE:

It

is

not

necessary

to

change

blades.

The

mulcher

blades

are

designed

for

discharging

and

bagging

also.

CHECK

TIRE

PRESSURE

The

tires

on

your

tractor

were

overin-

flated

at

the

factory

for

shipping

purposes.

Correct

tire

pressure

is

important

for

best

cutting

performance.

*

Reduce

tire

pressure

to

PSI

shown

in

“PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS”

section

of

this

manual.

CHECK

DECK

LEVELNESS

For

best

cutting

results,

mower

hous-

ing

should

be

properly

leveled.

See

“TO

LEVEL

MOWER

HOUSING’

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

your

trac-

tor,

check

to

see

that

the

brake

is

properly

adjusted.

See

“TO

ADJUST

BRAKE”

in

the

Service

and

Adjustments

section

of

this

manual.

/

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

review

the

following

checklist:

/

All

assembly

instructions

have

been

completed.

/¥

No

remaining

loose

parts

in

carton.

/

Battery

is

properly

prepared

and

charged.

(Minimum

1

hour

at

6

amps).

/¥

Seat

is

adjusted

comfortably

and

tight-

ened

securely.

/

All

tires

are

properly

inflated.

(For

ship-

ping

purposes,

the

tires

were

overin-

flated

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.

While

learning

how

to

use

your

tractor,

pay

extra

attention

to

the

following

important

items:

/¥

Engine

oil

is

at

proper

level.

/¥

Fuel

tank

is

filled

with

fresh,

clean,

regu-

lar

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

operat-

ing

condition.