Craftsman 917.270831 owner manual To Convert to Bagging or Discharging

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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.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin- flated at the factory for shipping pur- poses. 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 housing should be propedy leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

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

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See =TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

/ CHECKLIST

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 assenlbly 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 tightened securely.

/ All tires are prepedy inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/frent-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 widng. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION 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. ,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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Contents RRIIFTSMIIN General OPERATleN Children ServiceSlope Operation Do notChine allgrass can hide obstacles Maintenanceagreement Customer ResponsibilitiesParts Bag contents shown full size Teering To Remove Tractor from Carton HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check BatteryTools Required for Assembly Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Seat Install Mulcher PlateTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Attachment Reverse Neutral High Free WheelKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Transport To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To Operate MowerADD Gasoline Before Starting the Enigne Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations AtesOperator Presence System Brake OperationTires Blade CareTransaxle Cooling BeltsEngine Muffler Spark PlugsTractor To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Belt RemovalBelt Installation To Adjust BrakeNeutral Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBEREngine To Replace Headlight BulbPreliminary S EI-IING To Adjust CarburetorAcceleration Test Fuelsystem BatteryTractor Engine OILProblem Cause CorrectionTroubleshootingchart Problem CauseTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Connected to SchematicTractor - Model Number Will Become Their BrightestTractor Model Number Electrical Tractor Model Number KEY Part DescriptionTractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures IY Part NO. noTractor Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescripionSteering TRACTOR- Model Number SteeringNO. NO. DES Tractor Model Number Engine Optional EquipmentTractor Mode L NUM BER Engine KEY Part NO. noSeat Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number13EY Part Wheels and TiresTractor Model NUM BER KL=Y Part DescriptionTractor Model Number List Assembly 171e20Part NO. no Description Mower Deck TRACTOR- Modelnumber Mower Deck Part Description157 Description NO. no REF PartMST 15 .7 to INSTALL. Seerepair Instructionmanual 8i IolabelkitPump Repair KIT Carburetor KIT@ 20@ Gasket SETKEY Part NO. no KEY Part Description337 802592 Plug-Spark 822 693497 Not Across Hill Only Ride UP and Down HillSighting Guide Sears