Owner's Manual IC:P,,nFTSMnN+I 42" Mower GRASS CATCHER Model No. 917.249890 CAUTION: • • • • • Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating equipment. this Sears, and Roebuck Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On A Mowers AI_ 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. GENERALOPERATION DO NOT: 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 for Ride-On Mowers i 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.
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 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 (See Figs. 1A & 1 B) ASSEMBLY MOUNTING SUPPORT NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. Remove and discard the upper bolt on both sides of the drawbar. Using the same holes, installthe shoulder bolts supplied and tighten securely. 1. COVER ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY (See Fig. TO 2) REMOVE AND DISCARD UPPER BOLTS AND INSTALL SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPLIED 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor as shown.
CONTAINER 1. 2. ASSEMBLY Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. Place one foot inside bottom half and lifttop half to meet bottom half. 3. Press halves tightlytogether while liftingtop to lock into place as shown. IMPORTANT: BEFORE LOCKING THE TABS, HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS 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.
LOWER REAR EDGE BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL BRACKET TAB AND MOWER HOUSING OPTIONAL LOWER Fig. 5) No CHUTE hardware (See required 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. GAUGE_ WHEEL AND BRACKET Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. With your right hand, raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. With your left hand, hold lower chute as shown and position lower rear edge of chute between gauge wheel bracket tab and mower housing•Align "B" on lower chute extended edge with "B" on mower housing.
UPPER 1. 2. CHUTE LEVEL (See Figs. 6A & 6B) Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. Assemble upperchute by inserting curved end intohole in back of cover. Push in and turn upper chute 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. FULL BAGGER UPPER INDICATOR HANDLE 5. COVER CHUTE until it is in line with lower _ ,_, _2_. _ LOWER CHUTE / FIG.
TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING Follow the mower operation owner's manual. instructions • OPERATION: 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 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 A CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp, Replace bent or damaged blades. • See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor manual.
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REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.249890 6 2 7 10 2O 12 9 37 18 \ 15 \ \ 2O 16 26 35 22 31 31 31 36
REPAIR PARTS GRASS KEY NO. ¢o 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 PART NO. 69180 127533 139906 126840 18021008 130933 87175 19061216 7206J STD541810 STD551110 109808X 2029J 130760 130759 162803 71161010 132796 140809 CATCHER DESCRIPTION Nut, Crownlock#10-24 Screen, Cover Cover Chute, Upper Screw, Special #10-14xl/2 Full Bagger Indicator Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8 Washer 3/16x3/4x16 Ga.
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