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Craftsman 944.612540 Owner's Manual

54 inch mower grass catcher

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SHAR$
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.612540
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
ICRRFTSMRN'I
54 INCH MOWER
GRASS CATCHER
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc,, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
190228 Rev. 1 06.22.04 rad
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 SHAR$ OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.612540 ICRRFTSMRN'I Caution: 54 INCH MOWER Read and follow GRASS CATCHER all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc,, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 190228 Rev.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS CUFFING 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 eUinstructions in the manual •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & • Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople before mowing. Stop machineif anyone entersthe area. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions, It means • Never carry passengersor childreneven with the blades CAUTION!!t BECOME ALERT!It YOUR off.
  • Page 4 KNOWYOUR GRASS CATCHER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATINGYOUR 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.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY INSTALL HIGH LIFT BAGGING BLADES MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLYTO (See Fig. 1) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting coverassembly your hands with gloves and/or wrap to tractor.
  • Page 6 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 4) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 5) Install one container to left side first with warning to Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. outside of unit. Install another container to center Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to position and one in right position, meet bottom half.
  • Page 7 (See Figs.7A UPPER CHUTE & (See Fig. 6) LOWER CHUTE Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position, Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and hole in back of cover.
  • Page 8 OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING • Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these OPERATION: conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor the flow path causing clogging.
  • Page 9 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual. • Grass catcher attachments used for commercial or rental purposes. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTRE/DEPARTMENT IN CANADA.THISWARRANTY APPLIES ONLYWHILETHIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN CANADA.
  • Page 10 REPAIR PARTS/PII=CES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER 612540/RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMI_RO DE MODELE 612540 • V*tl I// e • • e//•...
  • Page 11 REPAIR PARTS/PIF=CESDE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER 612540/RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMI_RO DE MODELE 612540 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Glissi_.re inf_rieure 69180 Nut, Crownlock #10-24 E_crouauto-serrant #10-24 187300 Chute, Lower Vis #10-24 x 5/8 127533 Screen, Cover €:cran de couvercle 71161010 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 Ressort de retenue...
  • Page 12 Just Call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week For the repairof major brand appliances in your own home... no matterwho made it, no matter who soldit! Foryour nearest Sears Parts and Service location, to bring in products like vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics. For Sears Parts &...