Craftsman 28907 Operation Manual - Page 9

7. Lowesr eatintooperatinpgositioannd sitonseatP. ressclutch/brapkedaal ll thewaydownI.foperatinpgositioinsnot comfortabaled,jussteat. TO ADJUST SEAT Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to desired position and release adjustment handle. NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a welt-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 The tires on your tractor were overinftated 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. Vf 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: vf All assembly instructions have been completed. vf No remaining loose parts in carton. vfBattery is properly prepared and charged. vf Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely. vf All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinftated at the factory). vf Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). vf Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. vf Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped. While learning howto use your tractor, pay extra 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). 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 section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. 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.