Craftsman 247.25000 Operator's Manual page 12

NOTE: Once the desired position is achieved, lift up and down on the
steering wheel to make sure it locks into place and the button (a) on
the steering column releases into a locked position. Do not operate this
unit unless the steering column is in a locked position.
b
INSTALLING THE DECK CHUTE
WARNING
NEVER operate this tractor without either the mulch plug or deck
chute installed.
1. Remove the wing knob installed on the mowing deck and retain
for later installation.
2. Install the deck chute assembly by inserting the two pegs on the
bottom of the deck chute into the lock-holes on the mower deck.
Slide the deck chute assembly rearward to lock into place, being
sure to engage the safety interlock switch.
3. Reinstall the wing knob and hand-tighten to secure. See Figure 8.
a
Figure 7
Figure 8
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL THE REAR ENGINE COVER
1. Install the rear engine cover by positioning it in place as shown
in Figure 9. Tip the engine cover forward to fit it into the slots
provided, then rotate it backwards to align the mounting holes.
2. Secure the cover with the two screws included in the hardware
pack. Do not over-tighten.
Installing the Bumper
1. Remove the two screws as shown in Fig. 10.
2. Position the bumper over the mounting holes and secure using
the hardware removed in Step 1, as shown in Fig. 10.
Installing the Hitch Plate
1. Position the hitch plate with the flat side up, as shown in Fig. 11.
Secure using two bolts and hex nuts included in the hardware
pack.
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Figure 9
Figure 10