Owner's Manual CRAFTSMRN° q'p GRASS CATCHER 54" Mower Model No. 917.248940 • • • • 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 pro, Mort - 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 AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULTIN 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.
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 MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATINGYOU R GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarioe 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.
BAGGER SUPPORT (See Fig. 1) 1. 2. ASSEMBLY Align support assembly pin with hole in drawbar and hang assembly over the shoulder bolts. Be sure support assemblyis seated properlyand secure with retainer spring supplied. MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLYTO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. 1. 2. SHOULDER BOLTS 3. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor.
3 1. CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 3) Install one container to left side first. Install another container to center position and one in right position. LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 4) 1. 2. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. Place slot in lower chute over mounting tab on mower and position lower chute over mower opening as shown. 3. 4. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower.
UPPER CHUTE 1. 2. (See Figs. 5A& 5B) Lower mower 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. 3. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute. 4. Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together. Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin. 5.
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. • • Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE STORAGE 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. • CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger containers.
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GRASS CATCHER- KEY PART NO. NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 69180 192709 193010 187299 18021008 130933 87175 19061216 7206J 060867 10071000 109808 2029J 160793 - MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Nut, Crownlock #10-24 Screen, Cover Cover Assembly (Includes 34, 37) Chute, Upper Screw, Special #10-14xl/2 Full Bag Indicator Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8 Washer 3/16x3/4x16 Ca.
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