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Craftsman 917.272030 Owner's Manual page 11

18.5 hp electric start 46" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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Latch
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Hooks
_CAUTION:
Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold guard
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
TO CONVERT
TO BAGGING
OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe place. Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also.
v' CHECKLIST
Please review the following checklist:
,/ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is propedy prel_ared and
charged.
(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
/ All tires are propedy inflated.
(For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overinflat-
ed at the factory).
,/Be
sure mower deck is property 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 following impor-
tant items:
,/Engine
oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel
tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar 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 operat-
ing condition.
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