Craftsman 3One 917.257562 Owner's Manual page 10

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 6A & 6B)
• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown°
NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointingdown.
, Tighten hardware securely.
• Raise and hold deflector shield in uprightposition.
° 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
_lb guard from mower. Raise and hold
!
guard when attaching mulcher plate
and allow it to rest on plate while in
operation.
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DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 6B
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,
WELD NUT
FROM THE
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
LOCK
WELD_
NUT "_-_ WASHER
Q
LATCH
HOOK
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WELD
NUT
FIG. 6A
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACT!ON FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKI_IST:
,/ All assembly instructionshave been completed.
,/ No remaining looseparts in carton.
,/' Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)o
#" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,
v" All tires are properly infia'ted. (For shipping purposes,
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 propedy clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,I Engine oil is at proper level
,! Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
J 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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