Craftsman 917.270822 - Manual (Page 10)

TO CONVERT TO 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 not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are de­
signed for discharging and bagging
also.
Deflector —i».
Shield
Latch
Hooks
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor­
rect tire pressure is important for best cut­
ting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
the “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 Ser­
vice and Adjustments section of this
manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac­
ing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments sectoin of
this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac­
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See TO ADJUST BRAKE” in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO AS­
SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION
FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE 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 tight­
ened securely.
/ All tires are properly inflated, (For ship­
ping purposes, the tires were overin­
flated 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 all controls - their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat­
ing condition.
/ It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and trans­
mission purging instructions (See “TO
START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANS­
MISSION” in the Operation section of
this manual). •
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