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Summary of Contents for 48"MOWER 917.24985

Page 1: ...UTION 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...dations for wheel weights 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 s owand gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straightdown the slope DO NOT Do no...

Page 3: ...y downhill if possible I Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means I CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED _1 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 manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the ...

Page 4: ...heck carton contents against list Be sure all parts are there CARTON CONTENTS 3 Container Tops 3 Container Bottoms 1 Upper Chute 1 Lower Chute 1 Support Assembly 1 Cover Assembly 2 Shoulder Bolts 1 Retainer Spring TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 9 16 Wrench SUPPORT ASSEMBLY PARTS IDENTIFICATION RETAINER SPRING _ COVER ASSEMBLY SHOULDER BOLTS FULL BAGGER INDICATOR CHUTE LATCH UPPER CHUTE GRASS CATCHE...

Page 5: ...lts 3 Be sure support assembly is seated properly and secure with retainer spring supplied SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RETAINER SPRING _d _ I PIN FIG 1B MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Fig 2 NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person formountingcover assembly to tractor 1 Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor as shown 2 Lift and...

Page 6: ...ALF TOP HALF CONTAINER BOTTOM HALF LOCKING TAB FIG 3 ASSEMBLY CHECK Squeeze sides of lower half of con tainer and check that there is no gap between upper and lower halves If a gap appears unlock tabs to separate container halves and repeat instructions above CONTAINER MOUNTING See Fig 4 1 Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit Install another container to center ...

Page 7: ...RONT LATCH EAR LATCH FIG 5 UPPER CHUTE See Figs 6A 6B 1 Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position 2 Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger indicator 3 Push inand turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute 4 Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together 5 ...

Page 8: ...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 Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill The wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill completely When the wheel stops it ...

Page 9: ...th plug 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 attachment is maintained according to the...

Page 10: ...REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER MODEL NUMBER 917 249850 37 20 5 6 0 35 31 31 26 16 22 ...

Page 11: ...Full Bagger Indicator 31 174083 Screw 10 24 x 1 1 8 32 176990 Washer 3 16x3 4x16 Ga 33 128600 Spacer Split 34 127534 Nut Acorn 10 24 35 183286 Washer lock 10 36 129586 Latch Chute 37 134637 Nut Weld 38 130895 Latch Hook 39 186601 Rubber Latch 40 71141008 Chute Lower 46 74760536 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Truss Head 177860 Spring Cover L H black Spacer Cover DESCRIPTION Spring Cover R H gray Spring Retainer...

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