Sears 917.25667 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 and 6)
o Instal] two latch hooks to mutcher 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.
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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
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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: Itis not necessary to change blades. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
HOOK POINTS
WELD NUT DOWN
FROM THE TOP
LOCI(
WASHER
WELD.
NUT _. SCREW
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LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
_\-- SCREW
WELD
NUT
FIG. 5
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG, 6
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE 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 !oose parts in carton.
_/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
t hour at 6 amps)_
,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
v" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory),
J 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 beIts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
J Check wiring,. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are propedy clamped.
v' Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS;
,/ Engine oil is at proper level
v" Fuel tank is fiIled 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-
ingyou r tractor for the first time° Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instru(:tions (See 'TO START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual).
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