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ASSEMBLY
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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 mutcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
3/8-16
LOCKNUT
318" WASHER
jSHOULDER
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GAUGE WHEEL"
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FIG, 5
INSTALL
MULCHER
PLATE
(See Figs. 6 & 7)
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 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
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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WELD
HOOKPOINTSDOWN
WELD NUT FROM
TH_
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
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FIG. 6
WELD
NUT
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DEFLECTOR
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 7
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BEFORE
YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THEBES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA C TION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST,
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All assembly instructions have been completed.
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No remainJng loose parts in carton.
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Batteryis property prepared and charged.
(Minimum
t hour at 6 amps).
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
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All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were ovennflated at the factory).
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Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear
for best cutting resultS:
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
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Check mowerand drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
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Check wiring_ See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEA RN/NG NO W TO use YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
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Engine oil is at proper level°
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Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
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Become familiar with atl 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.

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