Craftsman 917.258693 Owner's Manual page 10

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iNSTALL
MULCNER
P_TE
(See Figs, 5 and 6)
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Instatl two latch hooks to mu[cher plate ushg screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pre-assembb
weld nut to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
Tighten hardware securely.
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Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
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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
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Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
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DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
F_Go6
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
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WELD
NUT
FiG. 5
/CHECKMST
E_EFORE YOU OPERATE
AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TF?ACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BES T PERFORMANCE AND SA 71tSFAC TION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
v_ All assembly instructions have been completed.
/
No remaining loose parts in carton.
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Battery is property prepared and charged.
(Minimum
I hour at 6 amps)_
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
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All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were ovennflated at the factor_j).
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Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results.
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
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Check mower and drive betts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
7
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
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Before driving tractor, be sure freewhee! control is in
drive position°
WH/LE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
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Engine oil is at proper level.
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Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
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Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
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Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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it is important to purge the transmission
before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See"TO STAR[
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the Op o
eration section of this manual).
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