Craftsman 917.252530 Owner's Manual page 10

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ASSEMBLY
• Install two latch _hooksto mulcher plate :using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pre-assembleweid nut:to ilatch h0okby inserting
weld nut from the top with :hook pointing down.
• Tighten hardwaresecurely._i _ ::
• Raise and hold deflecto shieid uPr ghtposition.
• Place front of mulcher p!ateover fr0nt of mower deck
opening and slide into place as shown.
• Hook front latch intohole 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. ,,, ,, _ :
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR .....
DISCHARGING i_ii _ : _ ii
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your :mower is now ready for discharging or nsta!lation of
optional grass :catcher accessory.
WELD NUT FROM THE TOP
LOCK
WELD WASHER
LATCH ,
SCREW
HOOK POINTS DOWN
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
'_SCREW
FIG. 7A
WELD
NUT
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD "I
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 7B
•/ CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
,," No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ Batteryis 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 overinflated at the facton]).
,/ Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best Cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pu leys and inside all belt keepers.
,[ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
,7 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: i
,/ Engine oil is at proper level.
,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular 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 operating condition.
,/ It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See 'q'O START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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