Craftsman 917.258692 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs, 5 and 6)
, Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nul to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
Tighten hardware securely
Raise and hold detteclor shield inupright 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: De not remove discharge
guard from mower, Raise and hold
guard when attaching mutcher plate
and allow it to rest on plate while In
operation,
,w lull i,ll iii
DEFLECTOR
EHrELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIGo6
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Sfmpiy remove mulcher ptateand store in a safe place,
Your mower is now ready for discharging orinstallationof
optionat grasscatcher accessory,
NOTE: Itisnot necessary tochange blades The muleher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also,
HOOK
LOCK WELD
WASHER NUT
WASHER
WASHER
MULCHER _'_""--SCREW
PLATE
FiG. 5
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEfVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUA LtTY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
/ Aft assembly Inslructions have been completed
,/ No remaining _oosa parts incarton.
,," Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)
,/ Seat is adiusled comfortably and tightened securely.
,." AII tires are property inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overfnflaled at the factory),
,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled slde-lo.side/
front-to-rear for best culling results (Tires must be
properiy inflated for leve]tng)_
/ Check mower and dflve belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/ Check wiring, See that alfconnectfons are still secure
and wiles are property clamped.
_" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drNe position
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTfON TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/ Engine oil is at proper level..
,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
v" Become familiar with afl controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine
,I Be sure brake system is in sate operating cond{tton.
,f" It isimportanl topurge the transmission before operat-
ingyour tractor for lSe first time Foltow proper slaritng
and transmission purging instructions (Sea'TO START
ENGINE" and 'PURGE TRANSMISSION" {n the Op-
eralton section of this manual).
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