Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging; Checklist - Craftsman 917.255572 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 6 & 7)
& CAUTION:Donotremovedischargeguard I
from mower. Raise and hold guard when
attaching mulcher plate and allow it to
• rest on plate while in operation.
@ Raise and hold deflectorshield in the upright position
Position alignment cup over rear baffle.
_) Pivotmulcherplateforward and hookon mounting bolt,
Be sure hang tab hooks top of deck opening.
Q Assemble fiat washer, lock washer and wing nut to
mounting bolt and tighten securely.
@
DEFLECTOR
MOUNTING
BOLT
MULCHER
PLATE
@
/
REAR
BAFFLE
AL|GNMENT
CUP
FIG. 6
FASTING
3tAB SLOT
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
HANG
TAB_
FLAT
WASHER
LOCK
WASHER
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: If discharging or' bagging results are unsatisfactory
with mulcher blades on mower, remove the mulcher blades
and install high performance discharging blades, which are
available at Retail and Catalog stores (See MOWER in
Repair Parts section of this manual),
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURETHA T YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT°
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
7" All assembly instructions have been completed.
J" No remaining loose parts in carton
v" Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
€' Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,
v" Alltires are properly inflated, (For shipping purposes,
the tires were over'inflated 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.
WHILELEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
€" Engine oil is at proper level.
•/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
€" Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
V' Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
MULCHER
PLATE
FIG. 7
WING NUT
10