Assemble Gauge Wheels To Mower Deck; Check Tire Pressure; Check Deck Levelness; Check Brake System - Craftsman 917.270821 Owner's Manual

AS-SEMBLEGAUGE WHEELS TO
MOWER DECK
The gauge wheelsare designed to keep
the mower deck in proper positionwhen
operating mower. Be sure they are proper-
ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-
formance.
• Assemble gauge wheels withtractor on
a fiat 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 slightlyoff the ground.
Install-gaugewheel in appropriate hole
with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 318-
16 Ioclmut_ad tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing
gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge Wheel
Bracket
3/8-16 Locknut
3/8-16 Washer
Bolt
Wheel
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ovednflated
at the factory for shippingpurposes.
Correct tire pressure is importantfor best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
_'PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 5 of this manual.
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 replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts in
the Service and Adjustments sectoin of
this-m_"_l. Veery that the belts are rout-
ed _.Qji_ect_.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustmentssection of
this manual.
v' CHECKLIST
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
v' All assembly instructionshave been
completed.
v' No remaining loose pads in carton.
V' Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum I hour at 6 amps).
v' Seat is adjusted comfortablyand
tightened securely.
v' All tires are propedy inflated. (For
shipping purposes,the tires were
overinfiatedat the factory).
v' Be sure mower deck is properlyleveled
side-to-side/front-to-rearfor best
cutting results.(Tires must be propedy
inflatedfor leveling).
i/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routedproperly aroundpulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
v' Check wiring. See that all connections
are stillsecure and wires are properly
damped.
v' Before drivingtractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
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 unleadffd gasoline.
/ Become familiar with all controls - their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
.... i ng condition.
,/ It is important to purge the transmis-
sion before operating your tractor for
the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions
(See "TO START ENGINE" and
"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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