Owner's Manual JCRRFTSMIIN°J GRASS CATCHER 38" Mower Model No. 917.249781 CAUTION: • • • • • Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck Visit our Craftsman and Co., Hoffman Estates, website:www.sears.com/craftsman Safety Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts II 60179 U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On A Mowers m:_ 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • DO NOT: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Do not tum on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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 notmow 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.
KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCH ER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize you rself 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.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER UPPER CHUTE FULL BAGGER INDICATOR LATCH GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING WING NUT NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the tractor, in the operator's position. CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR: Place gearshift/motion A i control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. epress clutch/brake and key.
BAGGER (See Figs. SUPPORT 2A & 2B) ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. TO 3) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. NOTE: If your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts installed on the rear drawbar, simply hang the support assembly on the bolts. Discard the four (4) shoulder bolts supplied and go on to Step 3 instructions. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor as shown. 2.
CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 5) No hardware required CONTAINER ASSEMBLY No hardware required (See Fig. 4) Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. 1. 2. 3. 1. NOTE: Right container should always overlap leffcontainer at center support. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown. 2. IMPORTANT: BEFORE LOCKING THE TABS, HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN INSET.
1. 2. UPPERNo CHUTE Figs. 7A & 7B) hardware (See required Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. Assemble upperchute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover. LEVELNo MOWER hardware 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 bagger indicator. 3. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute. 4.
TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions owner's manual. • 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. As the bags become full, movement of the wheel will slow down and/or stop, indicatingthat the bags are full or the chutes have become clogged.
GENERAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS When grass catcher isto be sto rodfor 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 & 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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REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER 917,249781 3 lO 20 39 1; 9 15 17 20 2 22 23 31 24 31 28 31 25 36 18
REPAIR PARTS GRASS KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ..= 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO. STD533107 69180 127533 161312 139569 18021008 130933 87175 19061216 7206J STD541810 STD551110 109808X 2029J STD523712 STD551037 STD541437 131970 DESCRIPTION Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 Nut, Crownlock#10-24 Screen, Cover Cover Asm.(Incl. 3,38,39) Chute, Upper Screw, Special Full Bagger Indicator Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8 Washer 3/16x3/4x16 Ga.
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