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 _'_

 

 

_--/_/Jl_._.

 

_

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

917.27066 specifications

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