Craftsman 917.272020 Owner's Manual page 11

iNSTALL _ULCHERPLATE
install twolatch hooks t omulcher ptate
using screw washer, lockwasher and
we!d nutasshown_
NOTE: Pr@,assemble weld nuttoJatch
hook byinserting weld nutfrom the top
withhook pointin 9 down.Tighten h ard-
ware securety_
Raise a ndhold deflector shield inup.-
right p osition.
Place f rontofmulcher plate over f ront o f
mower deck opening a nd slide into
place, asshown
o Hook f rontlatch ntohole onfront o f
mower deck.
_ Hook r earlatch intohobonback of
mower deck.
_CAUTtON: Donotremove d ischarge
guard f rom mower. Raise a ndhofd guard
when attaching mulcher plate andat!ow it
torest o nplate whteinoperation.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mubher plate and store in
a safe place, Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optionat grass
catcher accessory.
£_tOTE: It is not necessary to change
blades, The mubher blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also.
Weld Nut
........... Hook Points
Washer
Latch
,VeJd Hook
qut ""w
Nut
Washer
Lock
Washer
Mulcher '&.........Screw
Plate
CHECKL _ST
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
_ All assembly instructions have been
completed.
_/ No remaining loose parts in carton°
e/ Battery s propedy prepared and
charged. (Minimum ! hour at 6 amps)°
_/ Sea_ is adjusted comfortably and
tightened securely.
_/ All tres are propedy inflated. (For
shipping purposes, the tires were
overinfiated at the factoc_')o
_/ Be sure mower deck is propedy bvebd
side4o-sideitror_toto-rear for best cutting
results, (Tires must be propedy inflated
for teveting)o
_/ Check mower and drive betts Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
_/ Check widng See that aHconnections
are stilJ secure and wires are properly
clamped.
J Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position
WHILE LEARNING ROW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY"EXTRA ATTENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
t Engine oil is at proper level
I Fuel tank is filled with flesh clean,
regular unieaded gasoline.
/ Become familiar with a_[corrtrols --their
bcat on and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
7 Be sure brake system is in safe operat o
ing condition
,/ It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor fo_ the first
time. Fol}ow proper startir_g and
instructions (See
"TO START ENGINE _'and 'PURGE
TRANSMISSION' in the Operation
section of this manual).
DeflectorK_
Shield
"d\
"_. hh"
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