Hook

 

Weld Nut

Points

 

Lock

 

Weld Nut

Washer

Latch

 

 

 

Hook

Latch

 

 

 

 

Nut

 

 

Washer

Washer

 

 

Plate

'_/Screw

 

Shield

 

 

Latch Hooks

TO CONVERTTO 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- fiated 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 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 replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section ofthis manual. Verifythat 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.

t/CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly 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 properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly

leveled side-to-side/front-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.

4'Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

,/Before driving tractor, be sure fTee- wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATrENTION 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.

,/It is important to purge the transmis- sion before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See =3"0 START ENGINE" and

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=PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual).

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Craftsman 917.27086 Check Deck Levelness, To Convertto Bagging or Discharging, Check Tire Pressure, Check Brake System

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