Craftsman 917.28001 Operator's Manual page 9

TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER
NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish
to obtain the assistance of another person
for mounting bumper to riding mower.
1. Remove (2) screws from front chassis of
riding mower.
2. Tilt the front bumper so that the bumper
tabs catch the slots on the front of the
chassis and lower the bumper into place.
3. Attach the bumperto front of chassis with
screws removed in step 1.
4. Tighten the two (2) screws securely.
TO ATTACH REAR BUMPER
NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish
to obtain the assistance of another person
for mounting bumper to riding mower.
1. Remove (4) screws from rear chassis of
riding mower.
2. Position bumperasshown and assemble
to rear chassis with screws removed in
step 1.
3. Tighten the four (4) screws securely.
..... Slot
Front Bumper
Screw
5. Position plastic shroud over bumper as
shown and loosely assmeble to bumper
with the four (4) supplied screws.
6. Tighten all four (4) screws securely.
Screws
Plastic
Shroud
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Rear Bumper
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your riding mower were overin-
flated at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
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 POSITON OF
MOWER DRIVE BELT
See the figure that is shown for replacing the
mower drive belt in the service and adjust-
ment section of this manual. Verify that the
belt is routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your riding
mower, check to see that the brake is oper-
ating properly.