Check For Proper Position Of All Belts; Check Brake System; Install Mulcher Plate; Checklist - Craftsman EZ3 944.609050 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts are muted
correctly.
CHECK BRAKESYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is pmpedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 and 6)
• install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pra-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 muicher 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.
WELD NUT HOOK POINTS
FROM THE TOP DOWN
LOCK
WASHER
WELD
NUT '_,
LATCH
HOOK
LOCK
WASHER
PLATE
WASHER
'¥...,_._SCREW
FIG. 5
LATCH
WELD
NUT
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
h, L ATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 6
TO CoI_VERT 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 necessaryto change blades. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
/ CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
•/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ Battery is propedy prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
,/ All tires are propedy inflated. (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
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.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO 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.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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