Craftsman 917.270711 owner manual To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging _

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 designed for discharging and bagging also.

_.SSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO •

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position When opemting-rnower. Be sure they are prop- erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

•Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

_, Adjust-mewer-to_desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual).

•With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropri- ate holewithshoulder bolt, 318 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

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

Gauge Wheel MounUng

Bracket

3/8-16 Locknut

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE .

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PS! shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best Cutting results, mower housing should be properly 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 replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are rout- ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you leam how to operate your trac-

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

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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