Craftsman 917.276884 Operator's Manual page 10

9. Turn steering wheel to position wheels
straight forward.
10. ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from
left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link
assembly through front hole in tractor
front suspension bracket (F) and secure
with retainer spring (G) through hole in
link located behind the bracket.
11. Insert other end of link (E) into hole in
front mower bracket (H) and secure with
washer and retainer spring (J).
12. Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock-
ing bracket (L).
13. Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing
in all mower pulley grooves.
14. Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking
bracket (L).
A CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage
slowly.
15. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
16. If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before
operating mower as shown in the Opera-
tion section of this manual.
CHECK TIRE 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 on
tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower hous-
ing should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER" 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 operat-
ing properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
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