Reposition right rear gauge wheel, Install mulcher plate (if previously removed), To convert to bagging or discharging – Craftsman 917.274031 User Manual

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6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move
gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park

ing brake and place gearshift lever in
neutral position.

10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE
WHEEL

For shipping purposes, the right rear

gauge wheel assembly is mounted upside

down on the mower. Remove the gauge

wheel assembly and reinstall from the

bottom as shown. To adjust gauge wheels,
see the Operation section in this manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown.
Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck.
Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.

AUTION:

not remove deflector

shield from mower.

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 designed
for discharging and bagging also.