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Shield
3/8-16
Gauge
Wheel
Wheel
Mounting
3/8 Washer
Bolt
Bracket
INSTALL
MULCHER
PLATE
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Weld Nut
Hook Points
From The
.Down
Lock
Latch
Hook
Latch
Nut
Latch Hooks
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overin-
flated at the factory for shipping pur-
poses.
Correct
tire pressure
is important
for best cutting
performance.
• Reduce
tire pressure
to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled.
See "TO
LEVEL MOWER
HOUSING"
in the
Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the figures
that are shown for
replacing
motion
and mower
blade drive
belts in the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual.
Verify that the
belts are routed correctly.
CHECK
BRAKE
SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your
tractor, check to see that the brake is
properly
adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments
section
of this manual.
Washer
PlateMUlcher
'_fScrew
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 de-
signed for discharging
and bagging also.
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