Craftsman 3One 917.255470 Owner's Manual page 10

INSTALL IVtULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7)
CAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold
guard when attaching muicher plate
and allow it to rest on plate whde in
operation_
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O Raise and hold deflector shieldin the upright position.
O Position alignment cup over rear baffle°
O Pivot mulcher plateforward and hookon mounting boll
Be sure hang tab hooks top of deck opening,.
O Assemble Slatwasher, loci( washer and wing nut to
mounting bott and tighten securely,
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simplyremove mulcher plate and stere in a safe place.
Your mower is now readyfor discharging or installation of
optionalgrass catcher accessory,
NOTE: If discharging orbagging results ars unsatisfactory
with mulcher blades on mower, removethe mulcher blades
and install high performance discharging blades, which are
available at Retail and Catalog stores (See MOWER in
Repair Parts section of this manual)°
DEFLEC_TOR MOUNTING
BOLT
MULCHER
pLATE
REAR ALIGNMENT
BAFFLE CUP
FIG. 6
FASTING
TAB SLOT
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
HANG
TAB
WASHER
LOCK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
FIG. 7
WiNG NUT
v" CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOURECEIVE
THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly Instructions have been completed.
,7 No remainirig loose parts in carton_
,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
I hour at 6 amps).
•/ Seat {sadjustedcomfortably and tightened securely,
• / All tires are properi7 inflated, (For shipping purposes,
the tires were ovennffated'at the factory).
/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properlyinflatedfor leveling).
,/ Checkmcweranddrivebelts. Besuretheyarerouted
properly around putleys and inside all belt keepers.
/ Checkwiringo See that altconnections are stil_secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHtLELEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTtON TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
/ Engine oil ts at proper level.
,/ FueI tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline,.
v" 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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