Craftsman EZ3 917.273021 Owner's Manual page 11

NOTE:Pre-assemble weld nutto latch
hookby insertingweld nut fromthe top
withhookpointingdown.Tighten hard-
waresecurely.
• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-
right 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.
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
Hook Points
Lock
Washer
Weld
Latch
Nut
Latch
Lock
Washer
Mulcher '_,-----Screw
Plate
Deflector
Shield
*/CHECKLIST
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 tight-
ened securely.
/ All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overinflat-
ed at the factory).
,/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cuffing
results. ('13res must be propedy inflated
for leveling).
•/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed propedy around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are propedy
clamped.
,/Before ddving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in drive position.
While leaming how to use your tractor,
pay extra attention to the following impor-
tant items:
,/Engine oil is at proper level.
•/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar unleaded gasoline.
•( Become familiar with all controls - their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
•/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
,/It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and trans-
mission purging instructions (See "TO
START ENGINE" and =PURGE TRANS-
MISSION" in the Operation section of
this manual).
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