Sears 917.25545 owner manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs. 7A, FIG, 7A, B, Assembly, Jchecklist

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7A & 713)

oInstall two latch hooks to muicher 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. o 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.

		HOOK POINTS
WELD NUT	/f	_DOWN

WELD.	LOCK	\	=_
	WASHER	\	r
NUT _	I

q/SCREW

LATCH

HOOK

HOOK

LOCK WELD

WASHER NUT

WASHER

WASHER

MULCHER

PLATE_'"_SCREW

FIG, 7A

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and stere in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging Dr'installation of optional grass catcher accessory_

JCHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECK!_IST: ,/ All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton_

v' Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps)_

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were over-inflated at the factory).

,/ 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

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

,," Engine oil is at proper level

,/ Fuel tank is fillf_d with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all corrtrois - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine..

,I Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

LATCH

FIG. 7B

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