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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(See Figs. 5 and 6)

DEFLECTOR SHIELD

oInstal] two latch hooks to mutcher 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.

oTighten hardware securely,,

°Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position,

oPlace front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown,

oHook front latch into hole on front of mower deck..

oHook 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.

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.

 

HOOK POINTS

WELD NUT

DOWN

FROM THE TOP

 

 

LOCI(

 

 

 

WASHER

 

 

WELD.

 

 

 

NUT _.

SCREW

 

 

 

\

 

 

LATCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOOK

 

 

LOCK

WELD

WASHER

 

WASHER

NUT

 

 

 

 

 

WASHER

 

MULCHER

_\--

SCREW

 

PLATE

 

 

 

 

FIG. 5

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG, 6

,/CHECKLIST

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

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ,/ All assembly instructions have been completed_ ,/ No remaining !oose parts in carton.

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

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

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

JBe 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 beIts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

JCheck wiring,. See that all connections are still secure and wires are propedy clamped.

v' 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

 

v"

Fuel tank

is fiIled

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 operat-

ing you r tractor for the first time° Follow proper starting and transmission purging instru(:tions (See 'TOSTART

ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op- eration section of this manual).

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Sears 917.25667 owner manual Checklist, Install Mulcher Plate, See Figs, To Convert to Bagging or, Discharging