Craftsman PGT9000 - Manual (Page 12)

ASSEMBLY
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels and Roller
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and
proceed as follows
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck
lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of the
eleven different cutting height notches on the right fender).
2. Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance with
the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should have between
%-inch and y
2
-inch clearance above the ground.
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the
surface, adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b. Remove the front gauge wheels by removing the lock nuts
and shoulder screws which secure them to the deck. See
Figure 5.
c. Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge wheel) into
the index hole that leaves approximately 1 / 2 -inch between the
bottom of the wheel and the pavement.
e. Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the deck roller
brackets on the left and right sides of the cutting deck. See
Figure 5.
f. Position the deck roller brackets up or down through the slots
on the rear of the deck until desired position is reached, then
reattach with the clevis pins and hairpin clips just removed.
Be certain that the left roller bracket and the right roller
bracket are set in the same position.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Service and Maintenance section
of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Gas and Oil
The fuel tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of two
and three-quarters gallons. Remove the fuel cap by turning it counter­
clockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), unleaded
gasoline. Fill the tank no higher than four inches below the top of the
filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
AWARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine. However, you
MUST check the oil level before operating. See Checking the Engine
Oil in the Service and Maintenance section of this manual.
A CAUTION
Always check the engine oil level before each use as instructed in the
maintenance section of this manual. Add oil as necessary. Failure to
do so may result in serious damage to your engine_______________
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