Craftsman 917.28035 - Manual (Page 10)

TO ADJUST BAGGER FULL LEVER/
PADDLE
1. Before adjusting, tractor engine must be
shut off and parking brake engaged.
2. For the heaviest/wet grasses, remove
paddle (3).
3. For lighter grasses use the paddle (3) on
setting “1”, “2”, or “3” (“3” being for the
lightest or dry grass).
4. Choose your setting and rotate the
bagger paddle (3) so that the desired
number (setting) faces you.
5. Setting may be changed by loosening
fasteners (4 and 5), removing/rotating
paddle (3), and tightening again.
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 on
tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL
MOWER” 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 ofthis man­
ual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor,
checktoseethatthe brake is operating prop­
erly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE” inthe Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
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CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance and satisfaction from this
Ouality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
y All assembly instructions have been
completed.
y No remaining loose parts in carton.
y Battery is properly prepared and charged.
y Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight­
ened securely.
y All tires are properly inflated. (For ship­
ping purposes, the tires were overinflated
at the factory).
y Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
y Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
y Check wiring. See that all connections are
still secure and wiresareproperlyclamped.
While learning howto use yourtractor, pay ex­
tra attention to the following important items:
y Engine oil is at proper level.
y Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline.
y Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
y Be sure brake system is in safe operating
condition.
y Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
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