Assemb Ly - Craftsman 944.609150 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 12)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in
proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING 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 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE 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.
,/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
•/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
/ Alltires are propedy inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were ovednflated 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).
LOCKNUT / Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
o__ properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
3/8 WASHER /
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SHOULDER BOLT
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
FIG. 12
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated 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.
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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 operating condition.
It is Important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
andtransmission purging instructions(See"TO START
ENGINE" and =PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration 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.
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