Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRH'° G CATC E 46" Mower Model No. 917.249901 • • • • 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, Mon - 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 IMPORTANT: TO OBSERVE WARNING: in order to prevent ac= cidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re= pairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. o o I _1_ _ WARNING," Do not_coast dow n a bill in neutral_ you may lose control of the tractor. that are recommended by and corn= WARNING: ply with specifications Tow only the of attachments the manu= facturer of your tractor.
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.
KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MAN UALAN D SAFETY RULES BEFOREASSEMBLING 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 1, 2. BAGGER SUPPORT (See Fig. 1) ASSEMBLY Slide flanges of support assembly into drawbar slots first, then, pivot backwards inserting pin into drawbar pin hole, Be sure support assembly is seated properly, then secure with retainer spring. /'% MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. TO 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. 1. 2. 3. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor.
CONTAINER 1. Place bottom 2. Place one foot inside meet bottom half. ASSEMBLY half inside (See Fig. 3) of top half, as shown. bottom half and lift top half to 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown. IMPORTANT: BEFORE LOCKING THETABS, HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN INSET.
CONTAINER 1, MOUNTING (See Fig. 4) Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. Install another container to center position and one in right position, NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container at center supports, 2, Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes, COVER LATCH HANDLES CONTAINER WARNING \ CENTER SUPPORT TUBES CONTAINER HANDLE CONTAINER WARNING FIG.
LOWER CHUTE MOWER WITHOUT MOUNTING TAB - (See Fig.
UPPER 1, 2, CHUTE (See Figs.
TIPS FOR iMPROVED OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions owner's • BAGGING in your tractor 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, BLADE CAUTION: Do not Jeave grass in bagger containers. Empty containers after each use and before storing.
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