Craftsman 917.27182 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
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
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
property adjusted. See =TO ADJUST
BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)
1. Raise and hold deflector shield in
upright position.
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 frontof
mower deck.
4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
CAUTION: Do not remove deflector
shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching malcher prate and a,ow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
Deflector
Mulcher
Plate
Hooks
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and stere 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 de-
signed for discharging and bagging also.
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