Craftsman 917.259561 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUN_NG
BRACKET "_.
LOCKNUT
3/8" WASHER
GAUGE WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
I
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simplyremovemulcher plate and store in a safe place,
Yourmoweris nowreadyfor dischargingor installationof
optionalgrasscatcheraccessory.
SHOULDER BOLT
FIG. 4
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 & 6)
Install 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 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.
Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
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.
WELD NUT FROM THE TOP HOOK POINTS DOWN
LOCK
WELD WASHER
NUT_
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WELD
NUT
DEFLECTOR
FIG. 6
,/CHECKLIST
LATCH
HOOKS
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 loose parts in carton.
,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
,/ All tires are properly inflated. (Forshipping 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).
,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT
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
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
FIG. 5
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