Reposition right rear gauge wheel, Install mulcher plate (if previously removed), To convert to bagging or discharging – Craftsman DYT 4000 917.273642 User Manual

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4. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.
Place motion control lever in neutral
(N) position.
Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest posi­

tion.

Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.
Release parking brake.
Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off
skid.

10. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever in

neutral position.

11 .Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE

WHEEL

For shipping purposes, the right rear

gauge wheel assembly is mounted upside
down on the mower. Remove the gauge

wheel assembly and reinstall from the

bottom as shown. To adjust gauge wheels,

see the Operation section in 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 front of

mower deck.

4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

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not remove deflector

shield from mower.

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 mulching blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor­

rect 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 hous­
ing 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 replac­

ing 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 trac­

tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.

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