Craftsman 17BSDALD099 Manual De Usuario

NOTE: Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the manual bag and store 
for future use.

Your riding mower’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for 
occasions when it is necessary to move the riding mower manually. Opening this 
valve permits the fluid in the transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the 
rear tires to “freewheel.” To open the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows:
1. 

Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the riding mower. See Figure 1.

2. 

Engage the bypass rods by pulling each one out (a) and to the right (b) to 
lock it into place. See Figure 1.

3. 

Disengage the bypass rods by reversing steps a & b after moving the tractor. 
See Figure 1.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is 
pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the riding 
mower.

To install the seat proceed as follows:

NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan attached.

1. 

Cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to the 
riding mower. Remove any packing material.
NOTE: Be careful not to cut the wiring harness connecting the seat and the 
seat switch.

2. 

Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat pan as shown in 
Figure 2.

3. 

Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the 
previously removed shoulder bolts and lock nuts. Be careful not to crimp or 
damage the wire harness while installing the seat. See Figure 3.