TO LEVEL MOWER

Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSt shown on tires. If tires are over or under

inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.

VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

1. With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting lower.

NOTE: As desired, you can raise the !ow side of mower or lower the high side.

2.Go to side of mower you wish to adjust°

3.With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjustment nut (A) to the left to lower the mower, or, to the right to raise the mower.

Turn nut rig

Turn nut left

to raise mower

to lower mower

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/1 6'L

44 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance. Readjust, if necessary, until you are satisfied with the results.

PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

1. With atltires properIy inflated, park tractor

on level ground or driveway_

_I_ CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2, Raise mower to its highest position.

3.At both sides of mower, position blade at side and measure the distance (A) from

bottom edge of blade to the ground. The distance should bethe sameon both sides.

4_ If adjustment is necessary, see steps 2

and 3 in Visual Adjustment instructions above.

5.Recheck measurements, adjustifneces- sary until both sides are equal.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

•Raise mower to highest position°

-Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade.

•If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor.

•With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to clear

adjustment nut B.

. With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn front link adjustment nut (B) clockwise (Itighten) to raise the front of mower, or,

counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front mower_

Tighten adjust nut

Loosen adjust

B to raise mower

nut B to lower

 

mower

Loosen jam nut A first

NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut wilt change mower height about 1/8"o

• Recheck measurements, adjust if neces- sary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip.

. Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against ad-

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917.28914 specifications

The Craftsman 917.28914 is a versatile lawn mower that stands out in the crowded market of outdoor power equipment. Renowned for its reliability and performance, this machine is designed to make lawn maintenance easier and more efficient for homeowners and gardening enthusiasts alike.

One of the key features of the Craftsman 917.28914 is its powerful 21-inch cutting deck, which allows users to cover a larger area in less time. The cutting height is adjustable, enabling users to tailor their mowing experience to the specific needs of their lawn, whether they prefer a closer cut or a higher one for a lush, healthy turf. The deck is constructed from durable steel, ensuring longevity and resilience against wear and tear from various terrain types.

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