Sears 917.258473 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 5 and 6)
o 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.
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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.
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TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower isnow ready for discharging or installation of
optional grass catcher accessory,
NOTE: Itisnot necessaryto change blades. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging alsoo
WELD NUT
FROM THE TOP
HOOK POINTS
DOWN
LOCK
WELD. WASHER
.UT \
"_ _ SCREW
LATCH
HOOK
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
_SCREW
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
FIG. 5
WELD
NUT
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 6
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