Assemble Gauge Wheels To Mower Deck; Checklist - Craftsman EZ3 917.271011 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO
MOWER DECK
The gauge wheels are designed to keep
the
mower-deck
in proper position when
operating mower. Be sure they are proper-
ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-
formance.
• Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.
Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER
CUTTING
HEIGHT"
in the Operation
section of this
manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut po-
sition, gauge wheels should be assem-
bled so they are slightly off the ground.
Install gauge wheel in appropriate
hole
with shoulder
bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-
16 Iockn_utand tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge Wheel
Mounting_racket
3/8-16 Locknut
3/8-16 Washer
e Wheel
Bolt
v' CHECKLIST
Please review the following checklist:
,/ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
,/No
remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery
is properly prepared and
charged.
(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
,/Seat
is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
,/All tires are properly inflated.-(For_ship-
ping purposes, the tires were ovddnflat-
ed 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).
,/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 _till Secure and wires are properly
clam_ed.
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
,/Engine
oil is at proper level.
•f Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar unleaded gasoline.
,/Become
familiar with all controls - their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
4" Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
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