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Craftsman EZ3 917.256531 Owner's Manual page 10

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INSTALL
iViULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 6 & 7)
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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_
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Tighten hardware securely.,
°
Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
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Place front of mutcher plate over front of mower deck
Opening and slide into place, as shown..
°
Hook front latch into hole on front of mower' deck.
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Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 7
TO CONVERT
TO BAGGING
OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher ptate 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
LOCI(
WELD
WASHER
LATCH
WASHER
SCREW
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
LATCH
HOOK
WELD
NUT
MULCHER
PLATE
FIG. 6
,/'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 FOLL OWIIVG CHECKLIST:
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All assernbfy instructions have been completed_
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No remaining loose parts in carton..
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Batteryis properly prepared and charged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)o
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Seat is adjusted comfortably
and tightened securely..
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All tires are properly inflated.
(For shipping purposes,
the tires v,_ere overinflated
at the factory)_
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Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results_ (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
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Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys arid inside all belt keepers,
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Check wMng.. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped°
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Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position°
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRA CTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
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Engine oil is at proper level..
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Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
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Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
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Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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it is important to purge the transmission
before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission pu rging instructions (See"TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION"
in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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