Craftsman 917.259172 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
INSTALL iVlULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 & 6)
Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Preoassemble weld nut to latch by
hook inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing dow
n.
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°
ASSEM
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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 bladesr The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also
WELD NUT FROM THE TOP
HOOK POINTS DOWN
LY
LOCK
WELD WASHER
NUT,.. /SCREW
-_.._
LATCH
LOCK
WASHER
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
FIG. 6
WASHER
FIG. 5
MULCRER
PLATE
LATCH
HOOKS
,/"CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND EtVJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT_
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
HOOK
WELD
NUT
Z" All assembly instructions have been completed°
J No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 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)_
v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled 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 all belt keepers.
v" 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.
WHILELEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTEIVTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level
Z" Fuel tank is filled 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 isimportant to purge the transmission before operat-
ingyour tractor for the first time° Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual)_
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