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

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Latch

Hooks

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Craftsman 917.27084 manual To Convert to Bagging or Discharging, Hooks

917.27084 specifications

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