Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs. 5 and

WHEEL
BRACKET
3t8-16
LOCKNUT
318 _
GAUGE WHEE_	_//SHOULDER	BOLT

FIG. 4

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and

6)

•JnstalJtwo _atch hooks to muncher pJate using screw, washer, lock washer, and we{d 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 hotd deflector shield in upright position.

oPIace front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into ptace, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. ° Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck..

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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.

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TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe piace, Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optionat grass catcher accessory,

NOTE: It {snot necessary to change blades, The mutcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also

		HOOK POINTS
WELD	NUT	DOWN
FROM	THE TOP •

LOCK

WELD

NUT _ WASHER

SCREW

_ LATCH HOOK

LOCK WELD

WASHER NUT

WASHER

WASHER

MULCHER_SCREW

PLATE

FIG. 5

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 6

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