Craftsman 917.27075 To Adjust Mower Cutting Height, To Operate Mower, To Adjust Gauge Wheels, Low

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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.

Grasp lift lever.

Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high;

the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual).

With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropri- ate hole with shoulder bolt, 318 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel

MounUn

Bracket

3/8-16 Locknut

3/8 Washer

Shoulder

Gauge Wheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

Select desired height of cut.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- gage attachment clutch control.

_I_CAUTIQN: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

Attachment Clutch

Attachment Lift Lever

Lever "Engaged"

High Position

Position

 

"Disen

Low

Position

Position

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. A slope guide at the back of your manual is provided for your use.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch_orake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

Move gearshift leverto lstgear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutcWbrake pedal.

Make all tums slowly.

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917.27075 specifications

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