Craftsman 917257644 tractor

User Manual - Page 9

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ASSEMBLY
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ovefinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 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 ddve 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 property adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 5)
Assemble gauge wheets with tractoron a flat level surface.
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT"in the Opera,on
section of this manual).
With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels shouldbe assembled so they are slightlyoffthe
ground, install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8" washer and 3/8-16 locknut and
tighten securely.
Repeat for opposite side insta!ling gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
GAUGE WHEEL t
MOUNTING
BRACKET '_.,
SHOULDER BOLT
FIG. 5
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