Craftsman 917.258271 Owner's Manual page 10

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 and 6)
• install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, tock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
• Tighten hardware securely.
o i Raiseand hold deflector shield in upright position.
° Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slideinto place, as shown.
° Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
° Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
l: =1_ CAUTION: Do not remove discharge J
!_ guard from mower. Raise and hold I
! _ guard when attaching mulcher plate I
I and allow it to rest on plate while in I
I_ operation. 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
a ptional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE; It is not necessary to changeblades. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
WELD NUT
FROM THE TOP
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
LOCK
WASHER
WELD.
NUT _ SCREW
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
WELD
NUT
FIG. 5
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
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FIG. 6
LATCH
HOOKS
,I CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
v' All assembly instructions have been completed.
v" No remaining loose parts in carton.
v" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
v" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
4 Be sure mower deck is properly ievefed side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHIL E LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRA CTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
#' 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:
v" It is important to purgethe transmission before operat-
ingyourtractorforthe firsttime. 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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