Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging To Discharging; Checklist - Craftsman EZ3 917.258572 Owner's Manual

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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.
Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown.
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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
mvlcher
plate
end allow
it to rest en plate while
in
operation.
TO CONV_RT
TO BAGGING
OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safeplace.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of
optional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to change bfades. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
HOOK POINTS DOWN
WELD NUT FROM TH_
_/
WELD
WASHER
LATCH
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
HOOK
WELD
NUT
FIG. 5
DEFLECTOR
SHIELO_
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LATCH
HOOKS
FtG. 6
V"CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TfSFA CTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/
All assembly instructions have been completed.
v"
No remajning loose parts in carton.
¢"
Batten,'is properly prepared and charged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
v"
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinfiated at the facton/).
v'
Be sure mower deck is properly teveied side-to-side!
front-to-rear
for best cutting results.
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
v"
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
V" Check wiring. See that all connections are stil! secure
and wires are pr_operly clamped.
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Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel Control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING 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.
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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.
/
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 START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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