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Owner's Manual
J CRIII:TSMIIII° J
38" Mower
GRASS CATCHER
Model No.
917.249483
and
917.249398
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions be-
fore operating this equip-
ment.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer
Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
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- Page 1 917.249398 CAUTION: • Safety Read and follow all Safety • Assembly Rules and Instructions be- • Operation fore operating this equip- • Customer Responsibilities ment. • Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation 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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION •... - Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out Stop machine if anyone enters the area. important safety pR=cautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!t YOUR off.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Grass catcher attachments used for commercial or rental purposes. Warranty service is available by returning the craftsman grass catcher to the nearest Sears parts and repair center in the United States. This Warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. -
Page 5: Bag Of Parts
KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR G RASS 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 6 GROUP "D" I SUPPORT (1) Bracket Support Pin POST MOUNTING BRACKET (1) Retainer Spring (3) Tubing End Caps GROUP "E"J LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY (1) Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. (1) Wing Nut MOWER DECK "F"] GROUP CHUTE LATCH liltltlElllfllllllltltllltltltliltllltltltill ASSEMBLY (1) Screw #10 x 1-1/8...
- Page 7 BEFOREYOU STARTTO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER Some tractor models may need minor modifications before you can mount the grass catcher to the tractor. Look care- fully at the mower deck on your tractor and compare the deck mandrel to the illustrations below. If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE "A", your tractor is ready - proceed with the grass catcher assembly.
- Page 8 UPPER CORNER MOWER DECK BAFFLE (See Fig. 1) Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" UPPER CORNER _-._._'_'_,_ RI#BS RIBS • Raise your tractor mower deck to its highest position, • Install the hex bolt, and lecknut through mower deck SELF I"...
- Page 9 SUPPORT POST (See Fig. 4) Use Hardware - - GROUP "C" BRACKET SUPPORT PIN COVER ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Container support is spring & loaded and locked to the cover. Handle cover assembly carefully so as not to unlatch the cover from the container support.
- Page 10 LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 8) Use Hardware - - GROUP "E" Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. Slide back edge of chute over rear corner of mower deck and pivot forward. Align slot in lower chute with hex bolt in mower deck baffle and close chute over deck openning.
- Page 11 LEVEL MOWER DECK f_UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 10A & lOB) No hardware required Ii,,# No hardware required • Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance. See your tractors owner's manual for • Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. instructions, •...
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Page 12: Operation
• Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew TIPS IMPROVED BAGGING 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 13: Customer Responsibilities
STORAG E GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, Always observe safety rules when performing any main- clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store tenance. in a clean, dry place. •... -
Page 14: Preparation
CAUTION: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH PREPARATION OFTRACTOR: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. •... - Page 15 • Place the drawbar in a vice or similar locking device. DRILL 4 HOLE BOLT PA'n'ERN (See Figs. 13,14 & 15) • Cut out the 4 hole bolt pattern template from the back of this manual. On some model tractors, it may be necessary to drill new holes in drawbar for the mounting bracket.
- Page 17 DEFLECTOR TRIM TEMPLATE USETRIANGLE ABOVE FOR A GUIDETO TRIMMING YOUR DEFLECTOR SHIELD. CUT OUT SHADED AREA AND PLACE ON INSIDE Bo'rroM EDGE OF DEFLECTOR. TRIM DEFLECTOR ALONG DOTTED LINE USING EITHER HEAVY SHEARS OR A HAND SAW. MOWER DECK BAFFLE DRILL TEMPLATE TOP EDGE 2"...
- Page 19 ...... "\ USE THIS SLOT TO AID IN POSITIONING TEMPLATE "I II HOLE #1 USE 11/32" DRILL 1.) CUT OUT TEMPLATE. 2.) ALIGN TOP AND RIGHT EDGE WIRE LOOP HOLE OF TEMPLATE AND DRAWBAR. rkl_W USE 9/32" DRILL BIT"'_ ---i_'_l- 3.) TAPE IN POSITION.
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Page 22: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249483 AND 917.249398 b," 41 _ 26 25... - Page 23 REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249483 AND 917.249398 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 69180 Nut, Crownlock #10-24 132983 Spring, Cover R.H. (gray) 127533 Screen, Cover 126813X Post, Support 171061 Cover Asm. (Incl. 3,38,and 39) STD541431 Locknut 5/16 x 18 139569 Chute, Upper 4939M...
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