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Page 1: ...40 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Safety Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman 1 ...

Page 2: ...machine Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual Donot make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly tu...

Page 3: ...CAU I TIONt BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufactu rer of your tractor Use common eensewhen towing Opereteonlyat the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on aslope is dangerous Tires can los...

Page 4: ...ACKING INSTRUCTIONS Remove all parts and packing materials from carton Foldflaps to insideof carton and turncarton upsidedown on floor of work area To protect grass catcher cover duringassembly place coverupsidedown on overtumed carton Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts are there CARTON CONTENTS 3 ContainerTops 3 Container Bottoms 1 Upper Chute 1 Lower Chute 1 Support Post 1 Moun...

Page 5: ...HUTE 2 Latch Hook Assembly 2 Screw 10 x 5 8 2 Washer Lock 10 2 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 G a 2 Nut Weld 10 GROUP E 1 1111111111111111111illltllilLIILiilllllWIII 1 Screw 10 x 1 1 8 1 Spacer Split 10 2 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 1 Nut Acorn 10 1 Rubber Latch CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to LOWER CHUTE GROUP F I o 1 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 1 Nut Weld 10 1 Screw 10 x 5 8 1 Washer Lock 10 5 ...

Page 6: ...R 1 1 2 Wrench 1 1 2 Socket 1 5 8 Socket 1 Drive Ratchet 1 3 or longer Extension 1 Short Handle Phillips Screwdriver I CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR _ Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in NEUTRAL position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key OFF and remove key Make sure the blade and all movi...

Page 7: ...ADED UPPER HOLES SUPPORT DRAWBAR FIG 1A MOUNTING BRACKET SUPPORT PLATE DRAWBAR THREADED LOWER HOLE_ FIG 1B COVER SEAL See Fig 2 No hardware required Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening Work seal intoopening socover sits between flanges of seal ALIGNMENT MARKS COVER SEAL FIG 2 SUPPORT POST See Fig 3 Use Hardware GROUP B CAUTION Container support is spring loaded and locked to the cover Ha...

Page 8: ... seat securely COVER ASSEMBLY END CAP SUPPORT POST MOUNTING BRACKET DRAWBAR FIG 4 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY See Fig 5 No hardware required Place bottom half inside of top half as shown Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown IMPORTANT BEFORE LOCKING THE TABS HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP...

Page 9: ...nut into rubber latch and install two latch hook assemblies to lower chute using screw washer and lock washer as shown Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place rear of chute over rear of mower deck opening Push chutedown andforwardto guide extended edge of chute between discharge guard and mower deck Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower deck H...

Page 10: ...k to its lowest cutting position Assemble upperchute by insertingcurved end intohole in back of cover NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger indicator Push in and tum upper chute until it is in line with lower chute Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slotson upper chute and slide together Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin FULL BAGGER UPPER ...

Page 11: ...overlaps left container at center supports h Close cover and secure latches over center support tubes Avoid cutting wet grass or in the 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 full bagger indicator As the bags become full movement of the wheel wil...

Page 12: ...opriate steps in ASSEMBLY section of this manual A CAUTION Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER For one year from the date of purchase when this grass catcher ...

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Page 14: ...REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER MODEL NUMBER 917 249740 37 20 2O 39 18 6 7 8 9 10 15 20 31 28 28 31 26 16 25 26 14 22 23 ...

Page 15: ...asher 3 16x3 4x16 Ga 33 128600 Spacer Split 34 127534 Nut Acorn 10 24 35 129584 Washer lock 36 129586 Latch Chute 37 134637 Nut Weld 38 130895 Latch Hook 39 155857 Rubber Latch 40 71141008 Chute Lower 41 145326 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Truss Head 42 145892 Spring Cover L H black 104419X Spacer Cover Spring Cover R H gray 145894 Bolt 7 16 14 x 3 4 Locknut 5 16 x 18 DESCRIPTION Spnng Retainer Bolt Hex 5 16...

Page 16: ...s and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 8 a m 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 SU HOGAR s 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour s...

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