Craftsman EZ3 917.256530 Owner's Manual page 10

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL
MULCHER
PLATE
(See Figs.
6 &
7)
Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
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..
o
Tighten hardware securely
.
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
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or' installation of
optional grass catcher accessory_
WELD NUT FROM THE TOP
HOOK POINTS DOWN
LOCK
WELD
WASHER
NUT_.
SCREW
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
_SCREW
WELD
NUT
FIG. 6
DEFLECTOR
SHI
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 7
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION 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)_
,/
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely
,/
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
,I
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear
for best cutting results_
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
,7
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers
,/
Check wiring_ See that all corrnections 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:
,/
Engine oil is at proper level
¢"
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
¢"
Become familiar with all controls - their Location arrd
functicn.
Operate them before you start the engine_
,/
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
,/
It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time_ Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See'q'o START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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