Craftsman 917272065 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 10

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(if previously removed)
1. Raise and hold deflector shield in
updght position,
2. Place front of mulcher plate over front
of mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown,
3. Hook front latch intohole on front of
mower deck,
4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck,
_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector
shieldfrom mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
Mulcher
Deflector Plate
ooks
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 notnecessary to change
blades, The mulcher blades are de-
signed for discharging and bagging also,
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tireson your tractor were ovednflated
at the factory for shippingpurposes,
Correcttire pressure is importantfor best
cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in
=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cuttingresults, mower housing
shouldbe propedy leveled, See =TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section ofthis
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 Ad._ustments
sectionofthis manual. Venfy that the
belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learo how to operate your
tractor,check tosee that the brake is
propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual
V'CHECKLIST
Before you operate and enjoy your new
tractor,we wish to assure that you receive
the pest performance and satisfaction
from this Quality Product.
Please review the followingchecklist:
,/All assembly instructionshave been
completed.
,/No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery is propedy prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hourat 6 amps).
,/Seat is adjusted comfortablyand
tightened securely.
,/All tires are propedy inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
ovednflated at the factory).
,/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for pest cutting
results. (Tires must be propedy inflated
for leveling).
,/Check mower and ddve belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check widng. See that all connections
are stillsecure and wires are properly
clamped.
,/Before drivingtractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
While learning how to use your tractor,
pay extra attention to the following
importantitems:
,/ Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank isfilled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
,/Become familiar with all controls- their
locationand function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
,/Be sure brake system is in safe
operating condition.
,/It is importantto purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and
transmission purging instructions(See
"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation
section of this manual).
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