Craftsman 917250520 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 10

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ASSEMBLY
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: Pro-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 into hole on front of mower deck.
. Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
CAUTION: Do no_
guard from mower. Raise and hold J
guard when attaching mulcher plate
and allow it to rest on plate while in J
epe...._.._ ratio n,
I
FIG. 6
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
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 installation of
optional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
WELD NUT HOOK POINTS
FROM THE TOP DOWN
LOCK
WASHER
LATCH
HOOK
WELD
NUT
LATCH LOCK
HOOK WASHER
WASHERS
MULCHER
PLATE SCREW
FiG. 5
10
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tres were overinflated at the factory).
,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
,I Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped•
,I Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
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.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
,/ Itis 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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