Check Brake System; Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging; Checklist - Craftsman 917.270623 Owner's Manual

CHECK BRAKESYSTEM
6,fter you learn how to operate your trac-
:or, check to see that the brake is propedy
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
_heService and Adjustments section of
this manual.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate
. using screw, washer, lock washer, and
weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch
hook by inserting weld nut from the top
with hook pointing down.
, Tighten hardware 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.
_,CAUTION: 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.
Weld Nut From Hook Points
The Top Down
Lock
Weld Washer
Latch Latch
Washer
Mulcher
Rate
Deflecto¢
Shield
Weld Nut
LockWasher
_Washer
"_._.Screw
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and storein
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.
v' CHECKLIST
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
v' All assembly instructions have been
completed.
v' No remaining loose parts in carton.
v" Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum I hour at 6 amps).
v' Seat is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
v' All tires are properly inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinflated at the factory).
v' Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best
cutting results. (Tires must be properly
inflated for leveling).
v' 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 propedy
damped.
v' Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAYEXTRAATTENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
/ Engineoil is atproper level.
,/ Fueltank is filledwithfresh, clean,
regularunleadedgasoline.
/ Becomefamiliarwithall controls- their
locationand function. O perate them
before you startthe engine.
,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ingconditi_.
,/ It is importantto purgethe _is-
sionbeforeoperatingyourtractorfor
. the firsttime. Followproperstarting
_,an,_r_ion purginginstructions
(See "TO START ENGINE" and
"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the C)p-
erationsectionof this manual).
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