Sears 917.258524 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
\
3/8-16
LOCKNUT
3/8" WASHER
GAUGE WHEEL'
ASS
SHOULDER BOLT
BLY
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°
FIG. 5
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 6 & 7)
. 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 pointingdown.
Tighten hardware securely.
= Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position_
. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide intoplace, as shown_
= Hook front latch intohole on front of mower deck°
° Hook rear latch intohole on back ofmower 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.
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WELD NUT FROM THE TOP HOOK POINTS DOWN
LOCK
WELD WASHER
NUT_\ SCREW
LATCH
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
'_'_SCREW
LATCH
HOOK
WELD
NUT
DEFLECTOR
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 7
/ CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFA CTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ A!l 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.
J All tires are propedy inflated. (For shipping 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 surethey are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
/ Check widng_ See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING 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. 6
9