Adjust Gauge Wheels - Craftsman EZ 917.272040 Owner's Manual

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-
et under left footrest and retain with
double loop retainer spring.
• Turn height adjustment knob clockwise
to remove slack from mower suspen-
sion.
• Raise mower to highest position.
Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO
ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS in the
Operation section of this manual).
Double Loop
Chassis Retainer Spring
Bracket (Outward pointing
Shoulder deck pins)
Bolt
CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower should be
properly 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, mower drive, and mower blade
drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the
belts are routed correctly.
Front
Suspension Suspension
Arms Brackets
Front Mower
Bracket
3/8-16
Center
Locknut
Use Pliers For
Retainer Springs
Double Loop
Retainer Spring
Anti-Sway
Bar
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate
using screw, washer, lock washer, and
weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nut to latch
hook by inserting weld nut from the top
with hook pointing down. Tighten hard-
ware securely.
• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-
right position.
'• Place front of mulcher plate over front of
mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown.
• Hook front latch into hole on front=of
mower deck.
• Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
Retainer Springs
Discharge Guard
Idler
Pulley
ACAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold guard
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 mulcher blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also.
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