Craftsman EZ3 917.271121 Owner's Manual page 10

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM "
After you leant how to operate your trac-
tor, check+tosee 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.
• T-lght_n 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
plac_e,.as_ sb.owp_._
• Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck.
• Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
,_CAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold guard
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to re_s_t or_t_l_e 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 designe_d
for discharging and bagging also.
Weld Nut From
The Top
Lock
Weld Washer
Latch
Washer
Mulcher
Plate
Screw
Deflector
Shield
HookP_n_
Down
Latch
Hook
Nut
Lock Washer
Washer
Latch
Hooks
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