Necessary Checks; Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging - Craftsman EZ3 917.271014 Owner's Manual

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractorwereoverinflated
at the factoryfor shippingpurposes.Cor-
recttire pressureis importantfor best cut-
ting performance.
• Reducetire pressureto 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 Ser-
vice and Adjustments section of this
manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments sectoin of
this manual. Verify that the bc',ts are
routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
• 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.
• Tighten hardware securely.
• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-
right 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.
Weld Nut From Hook Points
The Top Down
Lock
Weld Washer
Latch Latch
Hook
Washer
Mulcher
Plate
Deflector
Shield
Weld Nut
Lock Washer
Washer
'_ir.1 Screw
Latch
Hooks
_I, CAUTION: Do no..tt r emove discharge .
guard from mower. _aise and hold guara
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
TO CONVERTTO 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.