Craftsman 917271634 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR

Owner's Manual - Page 10

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(if previously removed)
1. Raise and hold deflector shield in
upright position.
2. Placa front of mulcher plate over front
of mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown.
3. Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck.
4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
Deflector
Shield
.F_ Mulcher
Plate
Latch
Hooks
A_)_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector
shield from mower. Raise and hold
shield when attaching mulcher plate and
allow it to rest on plate while in opera-
lion.
TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store
in e safe place. Your mower is now ready
for discharging or instanation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are de-
signed for discharging and bagging also.
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ovedn-
fiated at the factoryfor shipping pur-
poses. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cuttingperformance.
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 ere shown for
replacing motion and mower blade drive
belts in the Service and Adjustments
section ofthis manual. Verify that the
belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
Afteryou learn how to operate your
tractor,check to see that the brake is
properly adjusted. See =TOADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVETHE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION
FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,/All assembly instructionshave been
completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortablyand
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).
,I Check mower end drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure end wires are properly
clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
/ Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
d 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.
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