Sears 917.252714 manual Install Mulcher Plate, See Figs, To Convert to Bagging or Discharging

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ASSEMBLY

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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-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 not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

 

 

HOOK POINTS

WELD

NUT

DOWN

FROM

THE TOP,

 

LOCK

WELD. WASHER

NUT ___SCREW

LATCH

 

HOOK

LATCH

 

HOOK

LOCK WELD

WASHER NUT

WASHER

WASHER

MULCHER

_'-_'_ SCREW

PLATE

 

FIG. 5

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

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.

,/'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" All assembly instructions have been completed. v" 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.

v" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position.

WHILELEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

v" 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.

,/ It is important to purge the transmission before you operate your new tractor for the first time. Follow

proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMIS- SION" in Operation section of this manual).

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kLATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 6

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