Craftsman 917.25545 Owner's Manual page 10

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs.
7A &
713)
o Install two latch hooks to muicher 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.
• Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
o Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
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.
HOOK POINTS
WELD NUT /f _DOWN
LOCK \ =_
WELD. WASHER \ r
NUT _ I
q/SCREW
LATCH
HOOK
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK WELD
WASHER NUT
WASHER
_'"_SCREW
FIG, 7A
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and stere in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging Dr'installation of
optional grass catcher accessory_
J CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THEBES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECK!_IST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton_
v' 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 over-inflated at the factory).
,/ 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
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,," Engine oil is at proper level
,/ Fuel tank is fillf_d with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
,/ Become familiar with all corrtrois - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine..
,I Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
FIG. 7B
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