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iNSTALL MULCHER
PLATE
_CAUTION:
Do not remove discharge
guard from mower Raise and hotd guard
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
@ Raise and hold deflector shield in the
upright position.
@ Position alignment cup over rear baffle.
@ Pivot mulcher plate forward and hook on
mounting bolt. Be sure hang tab hooks
top of deck opening.
0 Assemble flat washer, lock washer and
wing nut to mounting bolt and tighten
securely.
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:
If discharging or bagging results
are unsatisfactory with mulcher blades on
mower, remove the muicher blades and
install high performance discharging
blades, which are available at an autho-
rized service center/department.
(See
MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this
manual).
....
Mounting
....
Bolt
Mulcher
Deflector
: /
Plate
Shield _
I
Fastening
i
Tab Slot
I
Rear
Baffle
Alignment Cup
Deflector
Shield
if
i
Hang
Tab /
i
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Mulcher Plate
Flat
Washer
Lock
Washer
Wing
Nut
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 overinfiat-
ed at the factory).
¢" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side4o-side!front4o-rear
for best cutting
results. (Tkes must be properly 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 al! connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
,/Before
driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in drive position.
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, 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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