Craftsman 917.27084 manual i INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

i INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

,• 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.

•_ghten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in up- right 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.

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.

Weld Nut From		Hook Points
The Top		Down
	Lock
Weld Washer
Latch		Latch
		Hook
Washer		Lock Washer
		Washer
Mulcher	"_- Screw
Plate
Deflector		_,_
Shield	_i"	_'_

Latch

Hooks

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