Install Mulcher Plate; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging; Checklist - Craftsman 3One 917.254860 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
iNSTALL lVlULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 6A & 6B)
Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE:: Pre-assemble wetd 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 sJide into place, as shown.
Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
, Hook rear {arch into hole on back of mower deck.
CAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold
guard when attaching mulcher plate
and a_low it to rest on pJate while in
operation.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISHCHARGtNG
Simply remove muicher plate and store ina safe place. Your
mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
WELD NUT
FROM THE TOP
HOOKPOZNTS
DOWN
LATCH "-_
!-tOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WELD
NUT
FIG, 6A
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
FIG. 6B
LATCH
HOOKS
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
Please review the fo/lowing checklist:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
¢ No remaining loose parts in carton,
v' Battery is properly prepared and charged, (Minimum
I 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).
,/ Be sure mower deck is properly _eveled side-to-side/
frontqO-rear for best cutting resutts. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leve!ing).
¢" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys!and inside all belt keepers,
v" Check wiring, See that _I_connections are sti}l secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEA RNtNG HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENT!ON TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
¢" Engine oil is at proper level.
,/ Fuel tank iS fiIled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
7" Become famitiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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