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Craftsman 917.259547 Owner's Manual page 9

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GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
ASSEMBLY
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LOCKNUT
318" WASHER
GAUGE WHEEL'
FIG. 5
SHOULDER BOLT
INSTALL MULCHER
PLATE (See Figs. 6 and
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..
Tighten hardware securely_
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Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
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Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown°
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Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
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Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck°
CAUTION." Do not remove discharge
guard from
mower.
Raise and hold
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guard when attaching
mulcher
plate
II
and allow it to rest on plate while in
II
operation.
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WELD NUT
FROM THE TOP
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
LOCK
LATCH
HOOK
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
WELD
NUT
FIG. 6
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
9
FIG. 7
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING
OR
DISCHARGING
LATCH
HOOKS
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
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Al! assembly instructions have been completed°
•." No remaining loose parts in carton.
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Battery is properly prepared and charged°
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
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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 were ovennflated 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 and inside all belt keepers.
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Check wiring° See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMAIVCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT°
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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.
v" CHECKLIST
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 designed for discharging and bagging also,.

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