Craftsman 13AC26JD293 Fast Start Manual Download Page 2

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Remove the two factory installed hex screws located 

on the rear engine cover mounting bracket. Install 

the rear engine cover. Tip the engine cover forward 

to fit it into the slots provided, then rotate it backwards to 

align the mounting holes. Secure the cover with the two 
hex screws previously removed. Do 

not

 to over-tighten.

Remove the two screws, position the 

bumper over the mounting holes and 

secure using the two screws.

Insert the tractor key, place the PTO lever 

in the disengaged (OFF) position, engage 

the parking brake, activate the choke 

control, turn the ignition key clockwise to the 

START position. After the engine starts, release the 

key. Deactivate the choke.

Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Do 

not fill above the base of fuel tank neck.

PTO (Blade  

Engage) Lever

Shift 

Lever

Throttle 

Control

Oil Fill / 

Dipstick

Ignition 

Switch

Brake 

Pedal

Fuel Cap

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION, WARNING, AND DANGER LABELS.

PARA INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL, REFIÉRASE AL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR.

IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND ENGINE MANUAL THOROUGHLY 

AND FOLLOW THE IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING.

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Slide the hitch plate in between the frame 

and the rear cover on your rider. When the 

holes in the hitch plate and the frame are 

aligned, install the two hex screws from the manual 

bag up through the frame and into the hitch plate. 

Securely tighten the hitch plate.

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Attach the red cable to the positive (+) battery 

terminal and attach the black cable to the negative 

(–) battery terminal with the bolts and hex nuts. 

Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery 

terminal.

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