Sears 917.258552 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
3/8-16
LOCKNUT
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=assemb_e we_d nut to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
. Tighten hardware securely.
= Raise a.ndheld 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\ X SCREW
LATCH
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
FIG. 6
LATCH
HOOK
WELD
NUT
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
D|SCHARG_NG
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now rea.dy for discharging or installation of
optional grass catcher accessory.
LATCH
HOOKS
9
FiG. 7
,/CHECKLIS T
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH 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" Battery is proper'ty prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
,/ 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 Ieveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside at! belt keepers.
€' Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
¢ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTtON 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.
7 it is important to purge the transmission before operat-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions (See'q'O START
ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-
eration section of this manual).