Check Tire Pressure - Craftsman 917.271631 Owner's Manual

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)
i. 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 latci! into hole on front of
mower deck.
4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck_
Deflector
Shie
Mulcher
Plate
Latch
Hooks
_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 opera-
tion.
"TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove rnulcher 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 de-
signed for discharging and bagging also,
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on you[ tractor were overin-
flated at the factory for shipping pur-
poses. 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 tlousing
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 tllat the
belts are routed correctly
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your
tractor, check to see that tile brake is
properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION
FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT,,
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
v" All assembly instructions have been
completed,,
v" 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,,
v" 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).
v" 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 EXTRAATTENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
¢" Become familiar witll all controls - their
location and function_ Operate them
before you start the engine,
,f Be sure brake system is in safe
operating conditiom
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