Craftsman 917.273373 owner manual Check Deck Levelness, ALL Belts, Check Brake SYS.TEM

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ruNS.TALLMULCHER PLATE

(If previousmy removed)

1.Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

2.Place front of mubher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.

3.Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

4.Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

Deflector

ShieldMulcher

Plate

Latch

Hooks

A

_LCAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower.

TO CONVERT'TO BAGGmNG OR DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK.TmRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin- fiated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower hous-

ing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSm.TmON

OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYS.TEM

After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

V"CHECKMST

Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist: ,/All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overin- fiated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-sideifront-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, dean, regu- lar unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe oper- ating condition.

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