Craftsman 917.256582 Owner's Manual page 9

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 & 6)
° tnstali two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown°
NOTE: Pre-assembte 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,
o Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown,,
o Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck..
o 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.
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HOOK POINTS DOWN
WELD NUT FROM THE TOP
LOCK
WELD WASHER
SCREW
LATCH
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
FIG. 5
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
HOOK
WELD
NUT
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installationof
optional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades° The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also,.
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
17 All assembfy instructionshave been completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is properly prepared and charged, (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)o
,/" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,
v' All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory)°
,I Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results,_ (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveting)_
/ Check mowerand drive beJts. 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°
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE "FOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level
v" Fuel tank is fifled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasolineo
/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
fLmction_ Operate them before you start the engine_
,I Be sure brake system is tn safe operating condition°
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 6
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