Craftsman EZ3 917.258863 Owner's Manual page 10

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR
(See Figs. 5A and 5B) SHIELD
• Install two fatch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer', lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to tatch 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 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 mutcher plate
and allow it to rest on plate while In
operation.
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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.
WELD NUT
FROM THE "fOP
LOCK
WASHER
SCREW
HOOKPOINTS
DOWN
LATCH
HOOK
WELD
NUT
LATCH
HOOK
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
FIG. 5A
FIG. 5B
HOOKS
,/"CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
v" Battery is properly prepared and charged, (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)o
#' Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
#" 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
properly inflated for leveling).
#" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure tt_eyare routed
propertyaround pulleys and inside att bett keepers.
/ Check wiring. See that all connections are stillsecure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
,/" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
4" 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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