OWNER'S MANUAL £nRFT [MRll° Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 42 _NCH MOWER GRASS CATCHER • • , • Sears, Roebuck Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
SAFETY Practices RULES for Ride-On Safe Operation Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, GENERAL OPERATION III.
CONGRATULATIONS on you r purchase of a Sears Craftsman Grass Catcher. it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department We have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this uniL Please read and retain this manual.
Know Your Grass Catcher READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference.
BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS (continued) _ROUP "D"[ (2) Latch ly [ LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY TO MOWER DECK © (2) Screw #10 x 5/8 (2) Washer, Lock #10 (2) Nut, Weld #10 (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. GROUP"E"[ CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to UPPER CHUTE -4q%1o o (I)Screw #I0'× 1-118 (t) Spacer, Split #10 (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. GROUP (1) Nut, Acorn #10 "F "1 (1) Rubber Latch CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to LOWER CHUTE © (1) Screw #10 x 5/6 (1) Washer, Lock #10 5 (1) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
ASSEMBLY PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER UPPER CHUTE FULL BAGGER INDICATOR CHUTELATCH %, GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS \ LOWER CHUTE _ "_'_ LOWER CHU'_ E ATTACHING STRAPS NOTE: When right hand (R H.) and left hand (L.H.
BLY 1 REAR MOUNTING BRACKET (See Figs. 1 & 2) Use Hardware - - GROUP COVER SEAL (See Fig. 3) No hardware required "A" Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening Work seal into opening so cover sits between flanges of seal Only one set of hardware in GROUP "B" will be used to mount the rear mounting bracket.
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING (See Fig. 5) Use HardwareTO - TRACTOR - GROUP "C" CONTAINER No hardware NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting assembly to tractor (See Fig. 6) • Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown o Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half = Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown Raise seat on tractor to allow assembly to be mounted.
ASSEMBLY 6 CONTAINER 7 MOUNTING (See Fig. 7) LOWER CHUTE Use Hardware-- (See Fig. 8 & 9) GROUP "D" • Install two latch hook assemblies, to lower chute using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. Install other container to right side. ° Tighten hardware securely_ • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container at center support.
ASSEMBLY CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY UPPER CHUTErequired (See Fig. 11 &12) No hardware (See Fig. 10) Use Hardware o e - - GROUP "E & F" Assemble latch pin to upper chute, as shown. Assemble rubber latch to lower chute, as shown.. Tighten all hardware securely. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position , Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover, NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger indicator_ WASHERS 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ca.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED OPERATION: Follow the mower operation owner's manual BAGGING instructions @ in your tractor Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging. Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator.
CUSTOME GENERAL RESPONSiBiLiTiES RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance, ° Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place, CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp, Replace bent or damaged blades o See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner's manual.
REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER- .,,& KEY NO. PART NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "9 f0 11 42 13 4 15 7192J 69180 127533 126817 126840 18021008 130933 87175 19061216 7206J 60867 10071000 109808X 2029J 130760 16 i3_ 1"8" 12683_ _'T6T010 21 132796 22 133235 - MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION KEY NO.
® S _AI S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.249491 42 iNCH MOWER GRASS CATCHER Each grass catcher has its own model number. The Model Number for your grass catche' will be found on the model plate attached to the inside of the mountin, _rackeL All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center and most Retail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS ING INFORMATION: = PRODUCT- GIVE THE FOLLOW- GRASS CATCHER • MODEL NUMBER - 917.
