Craftsman 917.255441 Owner's Manual page 10

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs.
7A &
7B)
, 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 pointingdown°
• 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 FROM THE TOP HOOK POINTS DOWN
LOCK
WELD WASHER
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
MULCHER _._...
PLATE SCREW
FIG. 7A
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.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 7B
/ CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
/ All assembly instructionshave been completed..
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
/ Battery is property prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_
4" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory),.
/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results.. (Tires must be
proper_y 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_
WHILELEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION 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.
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