Craftsman 917.270822 owner manual To Convert to Bagging or Discharging, Check Brake System

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TO CONVERT TO BAGGING 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 de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut From

Hook Points

The Top

Down

Lock

 

Weld Washer

 

Latch

Latch

 

Hook

 

Nut

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See 'q-OADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

tI'CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO AS- SURE 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).

Washer

Lock Washer

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

Washer

Mulcher '_._._ Screw

Plate

Shield

Latch

Hooks

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- rect tire pressure is important for best cut- ting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Ser-

vice and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

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

ened securely.

4'All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overin- flared at the factory).

,/" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-sideflront-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.

/Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAA-I-FENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

,I Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition.

/It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and trans-

mission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANS-

MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual).

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