ASSEM LY

iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7 & 8

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate

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DEFLECTOR

SHIELD"""

WASHER

and allow it to rest on plate while in CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

........ o,peratijon; ................

ORaise and hold deflector shield in the upright position_ Position alignment cup over'rear baffle.

_) Pivot mulcher plate forward and hook on mounting bolto Be sure hang tab hooks top of deck opening..

Assemble fiat washer, lock washer' and wing nut to mounting bolt and tighten securely..

HANG

LOCK WASHER

3"0 CONVERT 3"0 BAGGING OF{

DISCHARGRNG

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: If discharging or bagging results are unsatisfactory with mulcher blades on mower, remove the mulcher blades and install high performance discharging blades, which are available at Retail and Catalog stores°

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I_EFLECTOR

MOUNTING

SHIEL

BOLT

MULCHER

WING NUT

PLATE

FIG. 8

,/CHECKLIST

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: v" All assembly instructions have been completed_ v" No remaining loose parts in carton.

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REARALIGNMENT

BAFFLECUP

FIG. 7

MULCHER

PLATE

FASTING

TAB SLOT

v" Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps)_

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

v" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the fa.ctory)

v" Be sure mower deck is prdperly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

v" 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.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper'leveR..

7Fuel 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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917.25693 specifications

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