Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging - Craftsman 917.259566 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUN_NG
BRACKET
\
3/8-16
LOCKNUT
_8"WASHER
GAUGE
_SHOULDER BOLT
FIG. 4
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 & 6)
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 uprightposition.
• Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower deck
opening and slide intoplace, as shown.
• Hook front latch intohole on frontof mower deck.
• Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
CAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and ho|d
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
NUT_ SCREW
LATCH
HOOK'--..
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
'_""_SCREW
WELD
NUT
TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for dischargingor installationof
optional grass catcher accessory.
DEFLECTOR
HOOKS
FIG. 6
,/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 instructionshave been completed.
,/ No remaining looseparts in carton.
/ Battery is properlyprepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
•/ Seat is adjusted comfortablyand tightened securely.
,/ Alltires are properly inflated. (For shippingpurposes,
the tires were overinflatedat the factory).
,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflatedfor leveling).
,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure theyare routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/ Check wiring. See that all connectionsare stillsecure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, 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 locationand
function. Operate them before you startthe engine.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
FIG. 5
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