Sears 917.25148 manual Assei BLY, Check Brake System, Plate---Screw

ASSEI BLY

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CHECK TiRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

°Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you tearn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted_ See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua!.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5A and

SB)

oinstall two latch hooks to mulcher ptate 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.

o Tighten hardware securely,

o Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position..

oPlace front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown_

oHook front latch into hole on front of mower deck_ o 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	1

and allow it to rest on plate while in

	operation.		I
	WELD NUT	HOOK POINTS
	FROM THE TOP	DOWN
	LOCK
	WASHER
WELD.	SCREW
NUT	\-\
LATCH
			HOOK
		LOCK	WELD
			NUT
		WASHER

WASHER

WASHER

MULCHER

PLATE_---SCREW

FIG, 5A

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 5B

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 necessaryto change blades.. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKL IS T

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST"

•/ All assembly instructions have been completed. v" No remaining loose parts in carton.

¢Batteryis properly prepared and charged (Minimum

1hour at 6 amps).

¢Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_

¢All tires are properly inflated.. (For shipping purposes, the tires were everinflated 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 putleys and inside all belt keepers.

€" Check wiring.. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PA Y EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOL L 0 WING IMPOR- TANT ITEMS:

v" Engine oil is at proper level.

v" 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.

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