Craftsman 28928 Operation Manual - Page 8

NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. _l_ WARNING: Before starting, read, understand 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. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Raise attachment position. 2. Release parking brake pedal. lift lever to its highest brake by depressing 3. Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation sec- tion of this manual). 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 overinflated 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. 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 CH ECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ,/CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction Quality Product. from this Please review the following checklist: J All assembly instructions have been completed. J No remaining loose parts in carton. J Battery is properly prepared and charged. J Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. /All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires 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). / 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. / 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: / Engine oil is at proper level. / Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. / Become familiar with all controls, their lo- cation 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). / It is important to purgethetransmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PU RG ETRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual). 8