Grass Catcher - Craftsman 102.249020 Owner's Manual

THESE ARETHETOOLSYOU WILL NEED
TO ASSEMBLEYOUR GRASS CATCHER:
1/2" Wrench
9/16" Wrenches (2)
1/2" Socket
9/16" Socket
11/16" Socket
Drive Ratchet with 3" or longer Extension
Fiat Blade Screwdriver
,_ WARNING: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR:
• Place gearshift]motion control levers in "NEUTRAL"
position.
• Set parking brake.
• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key,
• Make sure the'blade and all moving parts have
completely stopped.
• Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and
place wires where they cannot come in contact with
plugs.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: All references to left, right, front, or rear are
given from operator sitting in operation position
and facing the direction of forward travel,
Vanes
Use hardware from Group A.
1. Use ramps or simply remove the entire mower
deck from the unit. Refer to the unit Owner's
Manual for mower deck removal instructions.
WARNING;Vanes MUST be used in pairs. DO
NOT interchange with different or worn vanes on
same blade. Using one of each of a different
type or worn vane will cause blade to be out of
balance and severe vibration will occur.
2. Secure vanes on top of blade using hex bolts and
top lock nuts provided.
Hex Bolt
Locknut
Counterweight
Use ha_ware from Group B.
1. Remove foot rest,
Foot Rest
Carriage Bolt _
Counterweight
_1 _ Locknut
2. Fasten weight to top of frame with a 7116 x 4.5
carriage bolt and Iocknut througl'_holes. Nuts in
weight must face the back of tractor.
3. Reinstall foot rest.
NOTE: Weight can be left on even if bagger is not
being used.
Bagger Frame
1. Loosen jam nut securing knob and remove dump
valve knob.
Loosen Bolt
Hitch
Hitch Brace
2. Remove and discard the five bolts and lock nuts
holding the trailer hitch to the unit frame.
3. Loosen bolt on trailer hitch brace and slide brace
towards back of unit.
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