Owner's Manual 46 Mower GRASS CATCHER Model No. 917.249900 CAUTION: • • • • • Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Safety Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.
SAFETY Safe Operation RULES Practices for Ride-On 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION 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 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. for Ride-On & & & 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 READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOU 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 (See Fig. 1) ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLYTO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 4) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting coverassembly to tractor. Remove retainer spring from lower pin on support assembly. Insert support assembly mounting flanges into slots of rear drawbar. Rotate in and down to insert support assembly pin into hole in drawbar. Be sure support assembly is seated properly and secu re with retainer spring.
CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) CONTAINER 1. 2. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top haft to meet bottom half. 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown. IMPORTANT:BEFORE LOCKING THETABS, HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVESMUSTOVERLAPTO FORMSEALAS SHOWN IN INSET. 4. MOUNTING (See Fig. 4) Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit.
LOWER • CHUTE UPPER (See Fig. 5) Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. Place rear of chute over rear of mower deck opening. Push chute down and forward to guide extended edge of chute between discharge guard and mower deck. Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower deck. (See Figs. 6A & 6B) • Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. • Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover.
TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: • 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.
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. CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty containers after each use and before storing.
REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER KEY NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 PART NO. 69180 127533 139851 126840 18021008 130933 87175 19061216 7206J STD541810 STD551110 109808X 2029J 130760 130759 145578 71161010 132796 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.249900 DESCRIPTION Nut, Crownlock #10-24 Screen, Cover Cover Assembly (Includes 3, 37, 38, 39) 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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