Craftsman 917.258692 - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEIVIBLY
I hh F ■ M i IlHF llMI S
NSTALL iviuLCHER PLATE (See Figs, 5 ana 6)
• tnslall two ialcfi hooks to mulcfier ptote using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nui as shown,
NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nul to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the lop with hook pointing down-
• Tighten hardware securely,
• Raise and hold deitecfor shield in upright position.
• Place troni of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
operiing and slide into place, as shown,
• Hook front iatch 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 muicher plate
and aliow it to rest on plate while in
opamtlon.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Sfmpfy remove muicher plate and store in a safe ptace.
Your mower is now ready tor discharging or instatlallon of
optional grass catcher accessory,
NOTE: it is not necessary to change biadss. The muicher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging ateo
FIG. 6
^CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR. WE WISH TO ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST;
/ All assambly Insirucllons have been compieted
/ No remaining loose parte in carton.
/ Battery Is properly prepared and charged {Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps),
/ Seat is adjuslsd comfortably and tightened seciireiy.
/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overfnflaled at the factory).
/ Be sure mower deck is properly iaveled s(deHo*side/
front-to-rear for best cutting rasuits, (Tires must be
properly Irttlated tor ieveling),
/ Check mower and drive belts. B e sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside ati belt keapars.
/ Check wiring. See that alt connect tons a re 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 ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS;
/ Engine ollls at proper levs!.,
/ Fuel tank Is fiiied with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline,
/ Become familiar with all conirois ' their location and
lunGtion. Operate them before you start the eriptne,
/ Be sure brake system is irr safe operating condition.
/ It is important to purge the transmission before operat­
ing your tractor for the first Urns Foliow proper starting
and irarismlsstorr purging Instructions (See 'TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" In the Op­
eration section o! this manual).
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