Craftsman 917.271110 owner manual Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck, Washer Ga-geWheel t

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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when

operating mower. Be sure they are proper- ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per- formance.

•Assemble 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 po- sition, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8- 16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

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

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V' CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING• CHECKLIST:

V' All assembly instructions have been completed.

v' No remaining loose parts in carton. v' Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). v' Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

v' All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

v' Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

v' Check mower and ddve belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

v' Check widng. See that all connections are still secure and wires are propedy clamped.

v' Before driving tractor, be sure free- wheel control is in ddve position.

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, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

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

/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

transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual).

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