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Craftsman EZ 917.258692 Owner's Manual page 10

Craftsman lawn mower user manual

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs, 5 and 6)
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Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pro-assemble
weld nul to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
Tighten hardware securely
Raise and hold detteclor shield in upright position.
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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.
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Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck
CAUTION:
De not remove discharge
guard
from
mower,
Raise and hold
guard when
attaching
mutcher
plate
and allow it to rest on plate while In
operation,
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lull i,ll
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DEFLECTOR
EHrELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIGo 6
TO CONVERT
TO BAGGING
OR
DISCHARGING
Sfmpiy remove mulcher ptate and store in a safe place,
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of
optionat grass catcher accessory,
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades The muleher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also,
HOOK
LOCK
WELD
WASHER NUT
WASHER
WASHER
MULCHER
_'_""--SCREW
PLATE
FiG. 5
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND
ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEfVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE
AND SATISFACTION
FROM
THIS QUA LtTY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
•/
Aft assembly Inslructions
have been completed
,/
No remaining _oosa parts in carton.
,,"
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)
,/
Seat is adiusled comfortably and tightened securely.
,."
AII tires are property inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overfnflaled
at the factory),
,/
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled slde-lo.side/
front-to-rear
for best culling results
(Tires must be
properiy inflated for leve]tng)_
/
Check mower and dflve belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/
Check wiring, See that alfconnectfons
are still secure
and wiles are property clamped.
_" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in
drNe position
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTfON TO THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
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Engine oil is at proper level..
,/
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
v"
Become familiar with afl controls
- their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine
,I
Be sure brake system is in sate operating cond{tton.
,f"
It is importanl topurge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for lSe first time
Foltow proper slaritng
and transmission purging instructions (Sea'TO START
ENGINE" and 'PURGE TRANSMISSION"
{n the Op-
eralton section of this manual).
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