Craftsman EZ3 917.256543 Owner's Manual page 9

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I 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 mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
LOCKNUT
3/8" WASHER
GAUGE WHEEL
_/SHOULDERBOLT
FIG. 5
INSTALL IVlULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 6 & 7)
o 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.
o 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,
o 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 mulcher plate
and allow it to rest on plate while in
operation.
HOOK POINTS DOWN
WELDNUTFROMTH_O_---_
LOCK ___
WELD WASHER \ - _J/_
NUT _ SCREW _
LATCH
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
FIGo6
WELD
NUT
9
DEFLECTOR
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 7
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMANCE 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 properly prepared and charged.. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
,./ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securelyo
Z" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
J 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 betts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
v" 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 FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/ Engine oil is at proper level..
,z Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
v" Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function° Operate them before you start the engine.
v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.