Owner's Manual CRAFTSMRN° GRASS CATC E 42" Mower Model No. 917.248910 =Safety =Assembly =Operation , Maintenance , Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1=800 =659=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Men - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.
SAFETY RULES Practices 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. • WARNING: in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. I _ _ U _[b _t in n_se tractor.
SAFETY RULES Practices for Ride=On Safe Operation iV. TOWING • • • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. • • V.
KNOWYOUR GRASS CATCHER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEM BLING OR OPERATI NGYOUR 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.
MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 1A) Simply hang the support assembly on the bolts. NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. t. SHOULDER 2. Lift cover and align cover bracket with support assembly. Slide cover assembly down onto the support assembly. SUPPORT ASSEMBLY COVER _" ASSEMBLY TO REMOVETHE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 1B) 1.
CONTAINER MOUNTING LOWER CHUTE - MOWER WITH MOUNTING TAB (See Fig. 4A) (See Fig. 3) 1. install one container to left side first, install other container to right side. NOTE: Left edge of right container should always overlap right edge of left container at center support. 2. 1. 2. Close cover and lock latch over center support tube. To lock and release latch, pull back on latch handle. 3. 4. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
OPTIONAL GAUGE WHEEL AND BRACKET LOWER CHUTE MOWER WITHOUT MOUNTING TAB -(See Fig. 4B) 1. PLACE LOWER REAR EDGE BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL BRACKETTAB AND MOWER HOUSING, THEN LATCH Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. NOTE: If equipped, remove mulch cover from mower deck and store in a safe place. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ALIGN CHUTE "B" WiTH MOWER "B" With your right hand, raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
LEVEL MOWER UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 5A & 5B) t. 2. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover. Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance. See your tractors owner's manual for instructions. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bag indicator. 3. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute. 4.
TIPS FOR iMPROVED OPERATION: • BAGGING Follow the mower operation instructions owner's manual. in your tractor • When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time. The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass catcher.
GENERAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS 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. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Before each use check for loose fasteners. Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty containers after each use and before storing.
GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.248910 18 1 \ 20 \ 2 2 -"_ "_- 20 _.%_. 21 ......... @ ,, / / 31 27 31 25 KEY NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 20 21 PART NO. 69180 127533 171061 126840 18021008 130933 87175 19061216 7206J 60867 10071000 109808X 2029J 160793 162803 71081010 132796 DESCRiPTiON Nut, Crownlock #10-24 Screen, Cover CoverAsm. (Incl. 3,38,39) Chute, Upper Screw, Special #10-14 x 1/2 Full Bagger Indicator Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8 Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ca.
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