Craftsman 3one 917.252580 Owner's Manual page 10

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs.5 & 6)
= Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using sclew,
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 ovel 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,
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
FIG. 6
LATCH
HOOKS
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher piate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of
optional grass catcher accessory,
WELD NUT
FRON
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
LOCK
WELD WASHER
NUT
\_ SCREW
LATCH
HOOK
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WELD
NUT
FIG. 5
,/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
PLEA SE REVIEW THE FOL L 0 WING CHECKL IS T:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_
#" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory)..
v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
v" 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.
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 location and
function_ Operate them before you start the engine_
,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition_
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