Craftsman 917.271823 Owner's Manual page 10

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
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 housing
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 ddve
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
tractor, check to see that the brake is
propady adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual,
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)
1. Raise and hold deflector shield in
upright position.
2. Place front of roulcher 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. Raise and hold shield
when attaching muioher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
Deflector
Mulcher
Plate
Hooks
TO CONVERTTO 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 de-
signed for discharging and bagging also.
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