Craftsman 917258671 lawn tractor

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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-assembie 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 ptace, as shown..
° 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 rest on plate 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 installationof
optional grass catcher accessory°
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades.. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also..
WELD NUT
FROM THE TOP
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
LOCK
WASHER
SCREW
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
\
WASHER
_-'--SCREW
WELD
NUT
FIG. 5
MBLY
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:
,/' All assembly instructionshave been comp_etedo
,/ 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 tires 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).
,/ 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.
,/ 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.
v" 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..
v" It is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmissionpurging instructions(See "TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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