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Craftsman 917.271831 Owner's Manual page 10

21.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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INSTALL
MULCHER
PLATE
(If previously
removed)
1. "Raise and hord deflector shield in
upright position,
2. Place front of mulcher plate over front
of mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown.
3. Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck.
4, Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
,_,CAUTION:
Do not remove deflector
shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove murcher plate and store in
a safe p_aoe.Your mower is now ready for
discharging
or instarlation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to change
blades.
The mulcher blades are designed
for discharging
and bagging also.
Mulcher
Latch
Hooks
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"
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 muted correct}y,
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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