Sears 917.275223 - Manual (Page 11)

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID {See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
1. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift 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)
A WARNING; Before starting, read,
understand and follow all instnictions in
the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventiiated area. Be
sure tire 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 Tift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
6. Start the engine. After engine has
started, move throttle control to 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.
10. Tum ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELSTO
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 locknuts 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
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
Be sure tractor is on level sulace and mower
suspension arms are raised with attachment
lift cnntrol. Engage parking brake.
1. Cut and remove ties securing anti­
sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway
bar to left side of mower deck.
2. Slide mower under tractor with
deflector shield to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob counterclockwise until it stops.
4. Lower mower linkage with attachment
lift control.
5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen­
gaged position.
6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
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