Craftsman 917.270831 owner manual To Convert to Bagging or Discharging

Models: 917.270831

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Hook Points

Weld NutDown

From The To

 

Lock

 

 

Weld Nut

Washer

Latch

 

 

 

 

Hook

 

 

 

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Latch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nut

 

 

 

Washer

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Mulcherplate

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Latch Hooks

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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Craftsman 917.270831 owner manual To Convert to Bagging or Discharging