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Craftsman EZ3 917.258872 Owner's Manual page 10

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INSTALL IVlULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6)
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Install two latch hooks to rnutcher plate using screw,
washer, rock 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_
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Tighten hardware securely.
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Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
°
Place front of mu/cher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown.
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Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck_
Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
I
A
CAUTION:
D0notrem0ve
discharge-_
,_
guard from
mower.
Raise and hold
I
guard when attaching
mulcher plate
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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.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades_ The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
WELD NUT
FROM THE TOP,
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
LOCK
WASHER
SCREW
LATCH
HOOK
H
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
_'---SCREW
FIG. 5
WELD
NUT
FIG. 6
LATCH
HOOKS
J" CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND ENJOY" YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTIOIV FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,/
All assembly instructions have been completed.
v"
No remaining loose parts in carton,.
,/
Battery is properly prepared and charged
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
¢"
Seat is adjusted comfortably
and tightened securely..
v"
Alttires 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 they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/
Check wiring° See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
v"
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILELEARNING
HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION 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 and
function.
Operate them before you start the engine..
,/
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
v'
It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See 'TO START
ENGINE
and PURGE TRANSMISSION
in Opera-
tion section of this manual)_
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