Craftsman EZ3 917.271121 Owner's Manual page 11

F..aSU! aAUae W,m.S TO
_)WER DECK =;-
i'm gauge wh_ e els are designed tO. k eep
e mower deck in proper position when
_erating mower. Be sure they are proper-
adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-
)finance.
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).
Wit_er in desired height of cut po-
sition, gauge wheels shouldbe assem-
bled so they are slightlyoff the ground.
Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole
. with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-
16 Iocl_Ot-_h_d-ti_h-t_n s ecurely.
Repeat for opposite side installing
gaug_ wheel in same adjustment hole.
Gauge Wheel
Bracket \
'J8-16
-3/8-16 Washer
e Wheel
v' CHECKLIST
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
v' All assembly instructions have been
completed.
v' No remaining loose parts in carton.
v' Battery is properlyprepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
v" Seat is adjustedcomfortably and
tightened securely.
V' All tires are properly inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
ovednflated at the factory).
v' Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/fmnt-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properlyinflated
for leveling).
v' Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are muted properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
v' Check wiring. See that all connections
a.re stillsecure and wires are properly
clamped.
v' Before drivingtractor, be sure free-
wheel controlis in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRA .CTOR, PAY EXTRAAT[ENTION 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 is in safe operat-
ing condition.
,/ It is importantto purge the transmission
before operatingyour tractorfor the first
time. Follow proper starting and
transmissionpurging instructions(See
=TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation
section of this manual).
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