Craftsman 917.270860 - Manual (Page 10)

Hook
Deflector
Shield
Latch Hooks
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove muicher plate and store
in a safe place. Your mower is now ready
for discharging or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change
blades. The muicher blades are de­
signed for discharging and bagging also.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overin­
flated at the factory for shipping pur­
poses. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• 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 are shown for
replacing motion and mower blade drive
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
properly adjusted. See TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
✓ CHECKUST
PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
✓ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓ Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6
amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and
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).
/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around
pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
/ Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
/ Before driving tractor, be sure free­
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO 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.
/ Become familiar with ail controls - their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe
operating condition.
✓ it is important to purge the transmis­
sion before operating your tractor for
the first time. Foliow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions
(See TO START ENGINE” and
“PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the
Operation section of this manual).