Craftsman 917.27066 Checklist, Install Mulcher Plate, To Convert to Bagging or, Discharging

CHECK BRAKESYSTEM							_CHECKLIST
After you learnhowto operateyour				Before you operate and enjoy						your new
tractor,checkto see that thebrakeis				tractdr, we wish to assure that you receive
properlyadjusted.See 'qO ADJUST
				the	best	performance			and satisfaction
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments				from	this	quality		product.
section of this manual.
				Please review the following checklist:
INSTALL	MULCHER	PLATE
				J All assembly instructions have been
• Install	two latch hooks to mulcher		plate
				completed.
using screw, washer, lock washer,			and	No remaining				loose	parts in carton.
weld nut as shown.				,! Battery is properly prepared and
NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch
				charged.			(Minimum		1 hour at 6 amps).
hook by inserting weld nut from the top
				,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and
with hook pointing		down.
				tightened			securely.
• Tighten	hardware	securely.		J" All tires are properly					inflated.	(For
• Raise and hold deflector shield in
				shipping purposes, the tires were
upright	position.
				overinflated			at	the factory).

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of d Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

mower

deck opening

and

slide

into

side-to-side/front-to-rear

for

best

cutting

place,

as

shown.

results.

(Tires

must

be

properly

inflated

• Hook front latch into hole on front of

for leveling).

mower

deck.

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

they are routed properly around pulleys

mower

deck.

and inside all belt keepers.

CAUTION;

Do not remove discharge

J Check

wiring.

See

that

all connections

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

Before driving tractor, be sure free-

to rest on plate while in operation.

wheel control is in drive position.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

While learning how to use your tractor,

DISCHARGING

pay extra attention to the following

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

important

items:

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

J Engine oil is at proper level.

discharging or installation of optional

J" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

grass catcher

accessory.

regular

unleaded

gasoline.

NOTE; It is not necessary to change

,I Become familiar with all controls - their

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

location and function. Operate them

for discharging and bagging also.

before you start the engine.

Weld Nut From

_

Hook

,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

The Top

_

7Points

,I It is important

to purge

the

transmission

LockVasher

_.

_

Down

before operating your tractor for the first

time.

Follow

proper

starting

and

Weld

Screw

transmission

purging

instructions

(See

Nat _'_

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_

Latch

'q'OSTART ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION"

in the Operation

Latch_17

/

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Hook

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section of this manual).

Lock Washer

Washer

_ _

_

Washer

Mulcher Plate

_

Screw

Deflector

Latch Hooks

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