Craftsman 917.259592 Owner's Manual page 9

WHEEL
BRACKET
3t8-16
LOCKNUT
318 _
GAUGE WHEE_
FIG. 4
_//SHOULDER BOLT
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and
6)
• JnstalJtwo _atch hooks to muncher pJate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and we{d 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 hotd deflector shield in upright position.
o PIace front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into ptace, 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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TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe piace,
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of
optionat grass catcher accessory,
NOTE: It {snot necessary to change blades, The mutcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also
WELD NUT
FROM THE TOP •
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
LOCK
WELD
NUT _ WASHER
SCREW
_ LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
_SCREW
FIG. 5
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
WELD
NUT
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 6
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