Craftsman 917.252711 Owner's Manual page 10

iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs° 5 and 6)
o Install two latch hooks to muicher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Preoassembte weld 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 ever front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown.
o Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck,
Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
[_se and hold
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MULCHER
PLATE
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HOOK
LOCK WELD
WASHER NUT
FIG. 5
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
WASHER
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LATCH
HOOKS
TO CONVERt TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or instaftation of
optional grass catcher accessory°
BEFC)RE YOU OPEFAtATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE VVfSH 710ASSURE %HAT YOU RECEIV_
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA T?SFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUC7:
PL.E;ASE REWEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST7
/ A!l assembly instructions have been completed.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
i Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
t hour at 6 arRps).
l Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
i All tiros are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
t Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
frontqo-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
i Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PA Y
E:XTRA A TTEN770N 70 XNE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
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/ Engine oil is at proper leve!.
,Z Fue! tank is filled wiIh fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
¢ Become familiar with all controls -- their !ocation and
function. Operate them before you star1 the engine.
V" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
V" it is important to purge the transmission before you
operate your new tractor for the first time Fo!low
proper starting and transmission purging instructions
(See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMIS--
SION" in Operation section of this manual).
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