Sears 917.25667 - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 and 6)
» Instail two latch hooks to mufcher 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.
0 Tighten hardware securely.
■> Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position,
■> Place front of mutcher 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 not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold
guard when attaching mulcher plate
and allow it to rest on plate while in
operation. |e I
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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
/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORM A NCEAND SA TiSFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
All assembly instructions have been completed.
No remaining loose parís in carton..
Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
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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 damped ,
/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewhes! control is in
drive position,
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR. PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
/ Engine oil is at proper level.
/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, dean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
/ Become familiar with all controls - their iocation and
function. Operate them before you start the engine,
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition,
/ 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 the Op­
eration section of this manual).
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