Craftsman 917275221 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 11

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TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
1. Press lilt lever plunger and raise
attachment lilt 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 instructionsin
the Operation section ofthis manual Be
sure tractoris 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 liltlever plunger and raise
attachment lilt lever to its highest
position.
6. Start the engine. Alter engine has
started, move throttle controlto 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.
1O.Turnignition 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
Whee,
3/8 Was_he'r @_ 3/8 16 Center
Locknut
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
Be suretractorison level surfaceand mower
suspension armsare raisedwith attachment
liftcontrol.Engageparkingbrake.
1. Cut and remove ties securinganti-
sway bar and belts. Swing anti*sway
bar to left side of mower deck.
2. Slide mower under tractor with
deflector shield to rightside of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. Turn height adjustment knob counter-
clockwise until it stops.
4. Lower mower linkage with attachment
lilt control
5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen-
gaged position.
6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
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