Sears 917.258552 owner manual Checklis T, To Convert to Bagging or, Dschargng

GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET

3/8-16

LOCKNUT

ASSEMBLY

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DSCHARG_NG

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now rea.dy for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

FiG° 5

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7)

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre=assemb_e we_d nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.

. Tighten hardware securely.

=Raise a.nd held 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.

guard from mower. Raise and hold guardCAUTION:whenDoattachingnot removemulcherdischargeplate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.

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WELD NUT FROM THE TOP HOOK POINTS DOWN

LOCK

WELD WASHER

NUT\ XSCREW

LATCH

LATCH

HOOKS

FiG. 7

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH 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" Battery is proper'typrepared 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 overinflated at the factory).

,/ Be sure mower deck is properly Ieveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside at! 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 HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A TTENTtON TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

LOCK

LATCH HOOK

WELD

NUT

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

WASHER

WASHER

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

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

MULCHER

PLATE

FIG. 6

7it is important to purge the transmission before operat- ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See'q'OSTART ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

9eration section of this manual).