Check Tire Pressure - Craftsman EZ3 917.270611 Owner's Manual

Weld Nut From Hook Points
The Top Down
Lock
Weld Washer
Nut
Latch Latch
Hook Hook
Weld Nut
LockWasher
Washer
Washer
Mulcher ',_,..,.Screw
Plate
Deflector
Shield
,_ Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simplyremove mulcher plate and store in
a safe place. Your mower is now readyfor
dischargingor installationof optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are designed
for dischargingand bagging also.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correcttire pressure is importantfor best
cuttingperformance.
,, Reduce tire pressureto PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 5 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results,mower housing
shouldbe properlyleveled. See =TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustmentssection of this
manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac,
ing motion and mower blade drive belts in
the Service and Adjustments sectoin of
this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-
ed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustmentssection of
this manual.
/CHECKLIST
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
/ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
#" Seat is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
/ All tires are properly inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated 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).
/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
# Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO
THE FOLLOMVING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
/ Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
4 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.
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