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Summary of Contents for 917.249130

Page 1: ...O WNER S MANUAL Model No 917 249130 36 Inch Mower Grass Catcher Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts 183094 Rev 1 10 06 03 rad Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...p or shift while on the slope FoUowthe manufacturer s recommendations forwhealweights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the ...

Page 3: ...Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTIONI BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Tow onlythe attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on ...

Page 4: ...n floor of work area To protect grass catcher cover duringassembly place coverupsidedown onoverturned carton Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts are there CARTON CONTENTS 2 Container Tops 2 Container Bottoms 1 Upper Chute 1 Lower Chute 1 Support Post 1 Mounting Bracket 1 Cover Assembly 1 Cover Seal 1 Bag of Parts 1 Owner s Manual 2 Cross Blades 2 Adapters 2 Blade Bolts BAG OF PART...

Page 5: ...ed GROUP D J 2 Screw 10 x 5 8 2 Latch Hook Assembly 2 Washer Lock 10 _1 2 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga q D i 2 Nut Weld 10 GROUP E I Q IIWIIIJlMHlulIIHII 1 Screw 10 x 1 118 1 Spacer Split 10 2 Washer 3116x 3 4 x 16 Ga 1 Nut Acorn 10 GROUP F l J 1 Rubber Latch 1 Screw 10 x 5 8 1 Washer Lock 10 De 1 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 1 Nut Weld 10 5 ...

Page 6: ...ASS CATCHER 1 3 8 Wrench 1 112 Wrench 2 9 16 Wrenches 1 1 2 Socket 1 9 16 Deep well Socket 1 Drive Ratchet 1 3 or longer Extension 1 Short Handle Phillips Screwdriver CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBUNG GRASS CATCHERTOTRACTOR i epress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in neutral N posltion Place attachment clutch In DISENGAGED position rum ignition key OFF an...

Page 7: ...r formed holes in the drawbar installthe four shoulder bolts as shown and tighten securely 2 Hang the mountingbracket lanced tabs towardsbottom on the bolts UPPER CORNER RIBS SELF TAPPING SHOULDER BOLTS _ UPPER CORNER RIBS LANCED TABS TOWARD BOTTOM FIG 1B BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS See Fig lC 1 Assemble the mounting bracket lanced tabs towards bottom using the four smaller inside holes on the drawbar 2 In...

Page 8: ... securely BRACKET COVER ASSEMBLY SUPPORTPIN I RETAINER SPRING i END CAP LANCEDTABS MOUNTING BRACKET FIG 4 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY See Fig 5 No hardware required 1 Place bottom haft inside of top half as shown 2 Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half 3 Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown IMPORTANT BEFORELOCKINGTHETABS HOOKED EDGES ...

Page 9: ...ber latch and install two latch hook assembliesto lowerchuteusingscrew flatwasher and lock washer as shown 2 Tighten hardware securely 3 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 4 Place front of chute over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown 5 Hook front latchdown into latch hole at front of mower deck 6 Hook rear latch down into latch hole at back of mower deck I ...

Page 10: ...ENT SLOT LATCH PIN LATCH BOSSES FIG 9B 0 INSTALL CROSS BLADES See Fig 10 New Blade Bolts supplied The blade mounting boltsprovidedin this kit must be used when mounting the cross blades to your mower Do not discardthe hardware removedfromsingle blade assembly The shorter single blade bolt and flat washer must be used when converting back to a single blade 1 Remove bladebolt lockwasherandfiatwasher...

Page 11: ...tainer at center supports j Close coverandsecure latches overcenter support tubes Avoidcuttingwet grass or inthe morning while the dew is still heavy Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag indicator As the bags become full the flow indicating ball will drop down in its slot...

Page 12: ...oroughly remove all dirt grass leaves etc Store in a clean dry place CAUTION Do not leave _rass in bagger containers Empty contaaners after each use and before storing Failure to do so may result in spontaneous combustion which could develop into a fire LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER For one year from the date of purchase when this grass catcher attachment is maintained accor...

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Page 14: ...REPAIR PARTS PIECES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER MODEL NO 917 249130 RAMASSE HERBE NO DE MODELE 917 249130 L 2 12 20 33 31 26 31 26 ...

Page 15: ...Acorn 10 24 _crou borgne 10 24 35 183286 Container Top 12 10071000 Washer lock 10 Rondelle frein 10 36 129586 Container Bottom 13 109808X Latch Chute Loquet de glissi_re 38 130895 Latch Handle Cover 14 2029J Nut Weld Axe du Ioquet 39 155042 Strip Reinforcement 16 160793 Latch Hook Asm Crochet de Ioquet 40 72110506 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x3 4 18 174570 Chute Lower GIIssi_re inf_rleure 41 180415 Blade...

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