Craftsman 3One 917.252590 Owner's Manual page 9

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GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
3/8WASHER SHOULDER
GAUGE WHEEL
FIG. 4
iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 & 6)
. Install two latch hooks to mulcher 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,,
o 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.
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!_ 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.
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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 alsoo
WELD NUT HOOK
FROM THE DOWN
LOCK
WASHER
HOOK
WASHER LOCK
WASHER
HOOK
WELD
WASHER NUT
MULCHER
PLATE _----SCREW
FIG. 5
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 6
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TtSFA C TION FROM
THIS 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,
• / All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory)°
V 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..
#' Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
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
gasolineo
,/ 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_
¢ It is important to purge the transmission before you
operate your new tractor for the first time, Follow
proper starting and transmission purging instructions
(See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMIS-
SION" in Operation section of this manual).