Craftsman 917.273421 - Install Mulcher Plate

Double Loop
Retainer Spring
(Outward pointing
deck pins)
Chassis
Bracket
Suspension
Arms
Electric
Clutch
Front
Suspension
Gauge
Wheel
DoubleLoop
Retainer Spring
le Loop
Retainer
Springs
Use Pliers For
Retainer Springs
Anti-Sway
Bar
Idler
Pulley
Discharge Guard
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
• 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.'13ghten hard-
ware securely.
• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-
right 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.
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: It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulcher blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also.
Weld Nut Hook
from the Top Points
Down
Lock Washer __ /
Weld Nut ., _ ' Latch
\ _crew _...._4 Hook
Nut
Washer _J"/,/// \ \Lock
/ _ \ Washer
MlU/ther _ Washer
Screw
Deflector__.___,___
Shield (
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