Sears 917.258542 Assembly, To Convert to Bagging or Discharging, Install Mulcher Plate See Figs

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ASSEMBLY

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GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING

BRACKET"_

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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 afso

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I.OCKNUT	/		SHOULDERBOLT
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3/8"WASHER
GAUGEWHEEL'_	_

FIG. 5

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7)

oInstalt 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 secureiy_

. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position..

•Ptace front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck open{rig and slide into place, as shown.

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

,Hook rear fatch into hole on back of mower deck.

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guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate

and allow it to rest on plate while in

I A CAUTION: Do not remove discharge operation.

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HOOK POINTS DOWN

WELD NUT FROM THE TOP

LOCK

WELD WASHER

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 7

v" CHECKLIS T

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WEWISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton_

v" Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum t hour at 6 amps).

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely

/All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated 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)..

NUT

,_ SCREW

LATCH

,/ Check mowerand drive belts, Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers

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

LOCK

LATCH HOOK

WELD

NUT

WHILELEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level..

,/ Fue! tank is filied with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

WASHER

WASHER

gasoline.

WASHER

MULCHER

PLATE

FIG. 6

v" Become familiar with ale controls - their location and function.. Operate them before you start the engine

€" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition

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