Check tire pressure, Check deck levelness, Check for proper position of all belts – Sears 917.257643 User Manual

Page 9: Check brake system, Assemble gauge wheels to mower deck (see fig. 5), Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance,

» Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 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.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 5)

Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

» Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See TO AD

JUST MOWER GUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation

section of this manual).

» With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8" washer and 3/8-16 locknut and

tighten securely.

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® Repeat for opposite side installing gauge“wheel in

same adjustment hole.