Assemble Gauge Wheels To Mower Deck; To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging; Install Mulcher Plate - Craftsman EZ3 917.259570 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 4)
The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck In
proper position when operating mower Be sure they are
properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance,
,, Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flai level
surlace
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operaiion
section of this manua0.
• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off lhe
ground. Instaif gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder boil, 3/8 washer, and 318-16 Iocknut and
tighten securely
• Repeat for opposite side Installing gauge wheei in
same adjustment hole
GAUGE
WHEEL
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place,
Your mower Is now ready for discharging or installalton of
optionaI 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
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK WELD
WASHER NUT
FIG, 5
FIG. 4
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE {See Figs. 5 and
..... 6)..........................
• fnstatl two latch hooks to muicher plate using screw
washer, lock washer, and we d nut as shown
NOTE: Pra-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down,
,' Tighten hardware securely.
', Raise end hold deflector shield In upright position,
', Place front el mulcher prate over front ef mower deck
opening and slide into piece, as shown
, Hook front latch into hale on front ef mower deck
• Hook rear latch tnto hole on back of mower deck.
i ii_ll CAUTION: Do not remove discharge i
guard from mower, Raise and hold !
guard when attaching mulcher plate I
and allow it to rest on plate while in !
operatlon. !
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
FIG. 6
LATCH
HOOKS