Craftsman 917.28955 Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment, FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment, To Level Mower

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TO LEVEL MOWER

Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. Iftires are over or under

inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.

VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

1.With all tires properly inflated and if your

lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting lower.

NOTE: As desired, you can raise the low side of mower or lower the high side.

2.Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.

3.With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjustment nut (A) to the left to

lower the mower, or, to the right to raise the mower.

4.If adjustment is necessary, see steps 2 and 3 in Visual Adjustment instructions above.

5.Recheck measurements, adjust if neces- sary until both sides are equal.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

_l_ CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

•Raise mower to highest position.

•Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade.

Turn nut

rig

'.."Turn. nut

left

to raise

mower

.....' , to lower

mower

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

4.Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance. Readjust, if necessary, until you are satisfied with the results.

PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

1.With all tires properly inflated, park tractor

on level ground or driveway.

_i_ CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2.Raise mower to its highest position.

3.At both sides of mower, position blade at side and measure the distance (A) from bottom edge of blade to the ground. The

distance should bethesameon both sides.

BB

•Iffront tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor.

•With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B.

•With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn

front link adjustment nut (B) clockwise (Itighten) to raise the front of mower, or,

counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front mower.

Tighten adjust nut

Loosen adjust

nut B to lower

B to raise mower

/

mower

Loosen jam nut A first

NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements, adjust if neces- sary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip.

•Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against ad- justment nut.

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917.28955 specifications

The Craftsman 917.28955 is a noteworthy addition to the realm of lawn care equipment, specifically designed for homeowners seeking reliability and efficiency in their mowing tasks. This riding mower combines power, comfort, and innovative technology, making it ideal for those with medium to large lawns.

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The design of the mower is user-friendly, with a 42-inch cutting deck that strikes a perfect balance between efficiency and ease of use. This size allows for quicker mowing of larger areas while still enabling access to tighter spots, making it versatile for various lawn layouts. The cutting height can be easily adjusted to six different positions, allowing users to customize their mowing height according to the season or grass type.

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