Craftsman 917.204040 Operator's Manual

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BEFORE REMOVING TRACTORFROM SKIDTO CHECK BATTERY1. Lift hood to raised position.NOTE: If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label (label islocated between terminals) charge batteryfor minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of thismanual for charging instructions).• For batteryand battery cable installationsee "REPLACING BATTERY" in the"Service and Adjustments" section inthis manual.f _fj_- _ LabelTO ADJUST SEAT• Sit in seat.• Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seatuntil a comfortable position is reachedwhich allows you to press clutch/brakepedal all the way down.• Release lever to lock seat in position.NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off theskid. Continue using the instructions thatfollow to remove the tractor from the skid._i WARNING: Before starting, read, un-derstand and follow all instructions in theOperation section of this manual. Be suretractor is in a welt-ventilated area. Be surethe area in front of tractor is clear of otherpeople and objects.TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (SeeOperation section for location andfunction of controls)1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highestposition.2. Release parking brake by depressingclutch/brake pedal.3. Place freewheel control in "transmissiondisengaged position" (See "TO TRANS-PORT" in the Operation section of thismanual).4. Roll tractor forward off skid.Continue with the instructions that follow.TO INSTALL MOWER1.®®SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER ANDLOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVERDepress clutch/brake pedal all the waydown and hold.Pull parking brake lever up and hold,release pressure from clutch/brakepedal, then release parking brake lever.Pedal should remain in brake position.Ensure parking brake will hold tractorsecure.Brake Lever8