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Craftsman EZ3 917.270662 Owner's Manual page 10

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor

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CHECK
BRAKE
SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate
your
tractor, check to see that the brake is
properly
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 mufcher
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
mulcher
plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation_
TO CONVERT
TO 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 mutcher
blades
are de-
signed
for discharging
and bagging
also.
Deft,
Mutcher
Shield
late
Latch
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.
_CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR,
WE WISH TO
ASSURE
THATYOU
RECEIVE
THE BEST
PERFORMANCE
AND SATISFACTION
FROM THIS QUALITY
PRODUCT.
PLEASE
REVIEW
THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,/
All assembly
instructions have been
completed.
J 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/front4o-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_
v" Check wiring.
See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
,/Before
driving tractor,
be sure free-
wheel
control
is in drive position.
WHILE
LEARNING
HOWTO
USE YOUR
TRACTOR,
PAY EXTRAATTENTION
TO
THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/Engine
oil is at proper
level_
,/" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular
unleaded
gasoline.
v" Become
familiar
with all controls
- their
location
and function.
Operate
them
before you start the engine.
J Be sure brake system
is in safe
operating
condition.
v' It is important
to purge the transmission
before operating
your tractor
for the first
time°
Follow proper
starting
and
transmission
purging
instructions
(See
"TO START
ENGINE"
and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION"
in the Operation
section
of this manual)_
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