Craftsman 28934 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 8)

NOTE:Youmaynowrollyourtractoroff

theskid.Followtheappropriateinstruction

belowtoremovethetractorfromtheskid.

WARNING:Beforestarting,read,

understandandfollowallinstructionsinthe

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 Opera-

tion section of this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding the deflector

shield up against tractor.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-

rect tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on

tires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower hous-

ing 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 your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is operat-

ing properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE"

in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

t#fCHECKLIST

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:

_" All assembly instructions have been

completed.

_" No remaining loose parts in carton.

J'Battery is properly prepared and

charged.

J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

J" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-

ping purposes, the tires were overinftated

at the factory).

J" 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. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

J" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel

control is in "transmission engaged"

position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

While learning how to use your tractor, pay ex-

tra attention to the following important items:

J" Engine oil is at proper level.

J" 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.

J" Be sure brake system isin safe operating

condition.

J" Be sure Operator Presence System and

Reverse Operation System (ROS) are

working properly (See the Operation and

Maintenance sections in this manual).

J" It is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first

time. Follow proper starting and transmis-

sion purging instructions (See "TO START

ENGINE"and"PURGETRANSMISSION"

in the Operation section of this manual).

8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ... 30 31

Comments to this Manuals

No comments