Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging; Check Tire Pressure; Checklist - Craftsman 944.601892 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL
MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed) (See Fig. 4)
Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and stide into place, as shown.
Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
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CAUTION:
Do not remove deflector
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shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
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when attaching mulcher plate and allow
it to rest on plate while in operation.
DEFLECTOR
MULCHER
PLATE
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 4
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 optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on you r tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
section of this manual.
CHECK
DECK
LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK
FOR
PROPER
POSITION
OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
CHECK
BRAKE
SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that
the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC-
TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE
BEST PERFORMANCEAND
SA TISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITYPRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
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All assembly instructions have been completed.
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No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/
Batteryis properlyprepared
and charged.
(Minimum 1
hour at 6 amps).
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
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All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
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Be sure mower deck is properly leveled 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.
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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.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION
TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
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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 star_ the engine.
,/
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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It isimportantto purgethe transmission beforeoperating
your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and
transmission purging instructions (See "TO START
ENGINE"and"PURGE TRANSMISSION"in the Opera-
tion section of this manual).
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