Reposition Right Rear Gauge Wheel; Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging; Check Tire Pressure - Craftsman 917.273642 Owner's Manual

4. Sit on seat in operatingposition,
depress clutch/brakepedal andset the
parking brake.
5. Placemotion controlleverin neutral
(N) position.
6. Press lift lever plungerand raise
attachmentlift leverto its highest posi-
tion.
7. Start the engine.After engine has
started, movethrottle controlto idle
position.
8. Releaseparking brake.
9. Slowly movethe motioncontrol lever
forwardand slowly drive tractoroff
skid.
10.Apply braketo stop tractor,set parking
brake and place motioncontrollever in
neutralposition.
11.Turnignition keyto "STOP"position.
Continuewith the instructionsthat follow.
REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE
WHEEL
For shipping purposes, the right rear
gauge wheel assembly is mounted upside
down on the mower. Remove the gauge
wheel assembly and reinstall from the
bottom as shown. To adjust gauge wheels,
see the Operation section in this manual.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)
1. Raise and hold 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.
Deflector
Shield
Plate
Latch
Hooks
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 mulching blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also.
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-
rect 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 hous-
ing 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 replac-
ing 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 trac-
tor, 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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