Sears 917.258542 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY
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GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET "_
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: It is not necessary to change blades° The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging afso
3/8-16
I.OCKNUT (_j,_. "
SHOULDER/ BOLT
3/8"WASHER /
GAUGEWHEEL'_ _
FIG. 5
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(See Figs. 6 & 7)
o Instalt 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 secureiy_
. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position..
Ptace front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
open{rig and slide into place, as shown.
o Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck..
, Hook rear fatch into hole on back of mower deck.
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I A 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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HOOK POINTS DOWN
WELD NUT FROM THE TOP
LOCK
WELD WASHER
NUT
,_ SCREW
LATCH
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
WELD
NUT
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 7
v" CHECKLIS T
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WEWISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton_
v" Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
t 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).
,/ 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 mowerand 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.
WHILELEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/ Engine oil is at proper level..
,/ Fue! tank is filied with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
v" Become familiar with ale controls - their location and
function.. Operate them before you start the engine
€" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition
FIG. 6
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