Assemble Gauge Wheels To Mower Deck; Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging - Craftsman EZ3 917.259572 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 4)
The gauge wheefs are designed to keep the mower deck in
proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are
properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.
o Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat teve!
surface.
o Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See 'q'O AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manua0..
o With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground_ Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and
tighten securely..
- Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole
WHEEL
BRACKET
318-1
LOCKNUT
318 WASHER .,,.41/tZ /. )] SHOULDER BOLT
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GAUGE WHEEL: _ _"
FIG, 4
INS'fALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6)
o Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, Iock washer, and weld nut as shown
NOTE: Pre-assembte weld nut to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
o Tighten hardware securetyo
° Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
. 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 mulcher plate
and allow it to rest on plate while in
operation,
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simpty 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 alsoo
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
WELD NUT
LOCK
WELD. WASHER
NUT _
,_ SCREW
\
LATCH
HOOK
LATCH
HOOK
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
SCREW
FIG, 5
WELD
NUT
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 6
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
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