Craftsman 917258970 tractor

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ASSE
iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6)
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.
Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown.
, Hook front latch intohole on front of mower deck.
, Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
_UT|ON_ remove discharge
. _ ,drt,_ guard from mower. Raise and hold i
j _ guard _u!cher plate
_ and all_tate whi'ie in
I 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 designed for discharging and bagging also.
HOOK POINTS
WELD NUT DOWN
FROM THE TOP
LOCK
WASHER
WELD_ SCREW
NUT _\
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
FiG. 5
WELD
NUT
BLY
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
\
LATCH
HOOKS
FiG. 6
CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
v" Al! assembly instructions have been completed.
v" No remaining loose parts in carton.
v" Batter,.7is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
v" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinfiated at the factory).
v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-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 atl belt keepers.
¢" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
v' Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PA Y
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/ Engine oil is at proper level.
¢" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
¢" Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
v" It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in Opera-
tion section of this manual).
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