Craftsman 917.258680 Owner's Manual page 10

ASSEMBLY
iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6)
* Install two latch hooks to mutcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
- Tighten hardware securely.
. 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.
CAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold
guard when attaching mulcher plate
and allow it to rest on plate while in
operation.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
/
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 6
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.
WELD NUT
FROM THE TOP
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
LOCK
WASHER
WELD.
NUT "_ , SCREW
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WELD
NUT
FIG. 5
l CHECKMS T
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE
THE BES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TI SFA CTION FROM
TH!S QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
_/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
¢" No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
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the tires were overinflated at the factory).
¢ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
¢" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
¢' Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTtON TO THE FOLL 0 WING IMPOR TANT
ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
l 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.
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