Owner's Manual CRIIFTSMIIN° GRASS CATC E 42" Mower Model No. 917.248970 \\\\\ • Safety Assembly Operation , Maintenance , Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions be- For answers to your questions about this product, Call: fore operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Men - Sat 1=800=659=5917 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers iMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. L GENERAL OPERATION ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
SAFETY RULES & ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Safe Operation Practices Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
KNOWYOUR GRASS CATCHER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATINGYOU R 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.
1 BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 1A) Simply hang the support assembly on the bolts.If your tractor does not have four (4) shoulder bolts installed on the drawbar, follow the instructions below. SHOULDER BOLTS MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO 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. t. 2. Lift cover and align cover bracket with support assembly.
CONTAINER 1. 2. ASSEMBLY Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown. iMPORTANT:BEFORE LOCKINGTHE TABS,HOOKED EDGES ONBOTH HALVESMUSTOVERLAPTOFORMSEALAS SHOWN IN INSET. 4. CONTAINER (See Fig. 3) 1. MOUNTING (See Fig. 4) install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. install other container to right side.
LOWER CHUTE = MOWER WiTH MOUNTING TAB (See Fig. 5A) 1. 2. 3. 4. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. Place slot in Iowerchute over mounting tab on mowerand position lower chute over mower opening as shown. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower. Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower. If your tractor is equipped with gauge wheels on the mower, then it will be necessary to hook the rear latch into the hole in the R.H. gauge wheel bracket. _lb shield from mower.
LOWER CHUTE MOWER WITHOUT MOUNTING TAB -(See Fig. 5B) 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. PLACE LOWER REAR EDGE BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL BRACKET TAB AND MOWER HOUSING,THEN HOOK REAR LATCH OPTIONAL GAUGE WHEEL AND BRACKET NOTE: If equipped, remove mulch cover from mower deck and store in a safe place. 2. With your right hand, raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 3.
UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 6A & 6B) No hardware required 1. 2. 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 bag 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 in your tractor owner's manual. 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. • • Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy.
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 containers. Empty containers each CAUTION: Do not leave grass after in bagger use and before storing.
GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.
GRASS CATCHER- KEY NO. PART NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 2O 21 69180 127533 171061 126840 18021008 130933 87175 19061216 7206J 60867 10071000 109808X 2029J 160493 162803 71161010 132796 DESCRiPTiON - MODEL NUMBER KEY PART NO. NO. 917.248970 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 Ga.
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