Craftsman 917.275021 manual Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal

. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

1.Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in freewheel- ing position to disengage transmis- sion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

1.Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

2.Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

3.Place freewheel control in "transmis- sion engaged" position.

4.Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking brake.

5.Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

6.Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7.Release parking brake.

8.Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

9.Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.

10.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTO MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

1.Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge

wheel bar aligning holes are on top.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten securely.

2.For ease of mower to tractor assem-

bly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation section of this manual.

Retainer

Shoulder
Bolt_	Adjusting
	_' _r_ II°	"_"
Gauge_	_ll	I

Wheel - _

3/8 Washer _. 3/8-16Center

Locknut

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