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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(See Figs. 7A & 7B)

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.

°Tighten hardware securely.

Raise and hold deflector shield in upright 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

f

guard from mower. Raise and hold

guard when attaching mulcher plate

and allow it to rest on plate while in

operation.

 

 

 

HOOK POINTS

 

WELD NUT

DOWN

 

FROM THE TOP \

 

 

 

LOCK

 

 

WELD.

WASHER

 

 

NUT

 

 

 

\_.,_

SCREW

 

 

LATCH

 

 

 

HOOK

 

LATCH

 

 

 

HOOK

 

 

LOCK

WELD

 

WASHER

WASHER NUT

 

 

 

 

MULCHER

PLATE

FIG. 7A

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

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.

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ,/ All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

#" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

J" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

v" 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 pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

,/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position.

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

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/ 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.

,/ It is important to purge the transmission before you operate your new tractor for the first time. Follow

proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMIS-

SION" in Operation section of this manual).

HOOKS

FIG. 7B

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917.25271 specifications

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