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Craftsman 917.271732 Owner's Manual page 10

17.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be propedy 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 that the
belts are routed correctly.
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 posJflon.
2. Place front of mulcher 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.
A(_,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector
shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching mulcher plate and aflow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
Mulcher
Plate
Shield
"/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:
,/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
tightened securely.
v'AII tires are properly inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated at the factory).
`/Be sure mower deck is propedy 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 still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
While learning how to use your tractor,
pay extra attention to the following
important items:
,/'Engine oil is at proper level.
,/'Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
`/Become
familiar with all controls - their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
,/'Be sure brake system Jsin safe
operating condition.
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERTTO
BAGGING
OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store n
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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