Craftsman 944.602951 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment I ift lever to
its highest position.
• Start the engine. Aflerengine has started, move throttle
control to idle position.
• Reiease parking brake.
• Slowly move the motion control leverf onward and slowly
drive tractor off skid.
• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place
motion control lever in neutral position.
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed) (See Fig. 5)
• Raise and hold deflector shield in upright 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.
A
CAimON: Do not remove deflector shield
from mower. Raise and hold shield 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.
CHECK TIRE 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
Afteryou learn howto operate yourtractor, check to see that
the brake is property adjusted. See TO ADJUST BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
^CHECKLIST
B E F O R E Y O U O P E R A T E M 4 D E N J O Y Y a j R N E V \ / T R A C
T O R . W E W I S H T O A S S U R E T H A T Y O U R E C E I V E T H i
B E S T P E R F O R M A N C E A N D S A T I S F A C T I O N F R O M T H !
Q U A L I T Y P R O D U C T .
P L E A S E R E V I E W T H E F O L L O W I N G C H E C K L I S T :
/ Alt assembly instructions have been completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is property prepared and charged. (Minimurr
hourat6amps).
V Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely
/ All tires are property inflated. (For shipping purpose
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-si<i
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must b
properly inflated for leveling).
/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are route
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still securi
and wires are properly clamped.
✓ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
W H I L E L E A R N I N G H O W T O U S E Y O U R T R A C T O R , P A Y
E X T R A A T T E N T I O N T O T H E F O L L O W I N G I M P O R T A N T
I T E M S :
/ Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
V Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
✓ It is important to purge the transmission before operating
yourtractorforthe firsttime. Follow proper starting and
transmission purging instructions (See TO START
ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Opera­
tion section of this manual).
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