Sears 917.257643 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
ASSEMBLY
The tires on your tractorwere ovednflated at the factoryfor
shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is importantfor
best cutting performance,
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 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
correctty.,
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted.. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual°
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 5)
Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
° Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See ''TO AD-
,JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation
section of this manual)_
o With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled sothey are slightly off the
ground° Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8" washer and 3/8-i6 iocknut and
tightensecurely ..... _ .
° Repeat for opposite side installing gauge_wl_eel in
same adjustment hole. =
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
LOCKNUT
3/8" WASHER
GAUGE WHEEL'
,_SHOULDER BOLT
FIG. 5
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