Craftsman 917249393 Grass Catcher Operator`s manual

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.249393

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

And Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment.

CRR

Assembly

Installation

Operation

Repair Parts

RN®

TCHER

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES

1o Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with your trector_

2 Do not allow children to operate the machine, Do not allow

adults to operate it without proper instructlon_

3 Do not carry passengers° Do not mow when children and others are around,

4 Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts_

5 Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the

area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you,

6 Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in the drivers seat,

7 Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand side,

8 Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etco) which might be picked up and thrown,

9 Disengage all attachment clutches and return gear shift control to neutral before attempting to start the engine.

10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before leaving the operator's position.

11 Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and discon-

nect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before clean-

ing, 'making an adjustment or repair, Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components,

12, Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in use.

13 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended. Disengage the power-take-off, lower the attachments, return gear shift control lever to neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key_

14, Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not

greater than 15°); never across the face. Refer to sight

guide in tractor manual.

15_ Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes°

16o While going up or down slopeschoose a speed low enough to negotiate the slope without stopping, To reduce speed, move gear shift control lever to neutral position.

17.

Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure or at a speed which could cause a skid_

18.

Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards_

Keep away from drop-offs`

19.

Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public highways_

20, Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects

in order to prevent the blades from striking them,, Never

deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects_

21.

Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

22_ Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are running. Always keep clear of discharge chute

23, Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.

a_=Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

boLimit loads to those you can safely control. c, Do not turn sherplyo Use care when backing_ d, Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in the owner's manual

24_ Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

25o When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

msterial toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while in operation.

26_ Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable_ ao Use approved gasoline containers.

b, Never remove the fuel cap of the lust tank or add

gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after

running. Never fill tank indoors, always clean up spill- ed gasoline,

c_ Open doors if the engine is run in the garage _exhaust

fumes are dangerous, Do not run the engine indoors.

27.

Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition, and keep safety devices in place and working_

28.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-

ment is in safe working condition.

29.

Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank in-

side a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to coof before storing in any enclosure_

30.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves

or excessive grease_ Never attempt to clean product while engine is running_

31 Except for adjustments; DO NOT operate Engine if air

cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is

removed. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.

32_ Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with exhaust system, Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard_ Inspect periodically and replace if necessary_

33= The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in-

spected for damage after striking a foreign object and the damage should be repairedbefore restarting and operating the equipment.

34.

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine; severe damage or injury may result.

35_ When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows; a. Mow only in dayiight or in good artificial light, b Shut the engine off when unclogging chute_

c Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness

at frequent intervals.

36_ Do not operate the mower without entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place.

37 Disengage power to mower before backing up_ Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then on- ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

38_ Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is sub-

ject to deterioration and wear_ tt should be checked fre_

quently for bag replacement° Replacement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recommendations or specifications_

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFE-

TY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME

ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

2

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Grass Catcher Attachment° It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance° Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department= They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to repair this unit_

Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble, operate, and maintain your Craftsman

Grass Catcher properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES ""

LIMITED

ONE YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this grass catcher attachment is maintained according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge

any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty excludes blade(s) and blade adapter(s), which are expendable and become worn during normal use°

This warranty does not cover:

- repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure

to maintain the equipment according

to instructions contained in the owner's

manual; and

grass catcher attachments used for commercial or rental purposes°

WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES° This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state°

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Depto 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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INDEX

A

Assembly:

Grass

Catcher

............................................................

Mower

........................................................................

B

Bagging Tips ....................................................................

Blade Care .......................................................................

G

Grass Catcher Removal

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M

Maintenance ....................................................................

0

Operation

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P

Parts

Bag .....................................................................

R

Repair

Parts .....................................................................

S

Safety Rules ......................................................................

Storage

...........................................................................

W

Warranty ...........................................................................

4

1 1

8

15

16

16

16

15

5 - 7

18

2

16

3

ASSEMBL Y

Know Your Grass Catcher

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR GRASS CA TCHERo If you understand the machine and its operation, manual, compare the illustrations of various controls you and adjustments.

wilt achieve with your

Study efficient

Grass the

Catcher and peak operating performanqe.

to familiarize instructions

}/ourself

and

While with safety reading the the location precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning others, Be sure to pay strict attention

Save this manual for future reference, of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourseff and to all notes and cautions; they are included for your safety°

Unpacking Instructions

1o Open Carton.

2o Remove Plastic Containers°

3.

Remove Corrugated Fillers.

4o Remove Blades, Support Post and Grass Catcher

Cover°

The operation of any tractor result in foreign objects thrown can into the eyes, which can result in severe eye

damage° Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and while mowing. We recommend Wide Vision

Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

Mower Deck Hardware Parts Bags

Contents Not Shown Full Size

Mounting Bracket Hardware Parts Bag

Contents Not Shown Full Size

(2) Lower Blade Saddle

(21 Saddle

{1) Latch Pin

(1) U-Bolt, I/4-20

(I) Hinge Bracket

(1) Latch Pin

QP

(1) Elbow Clamp

(1) Clamp (1) Front

Latch Bracket (1) End Plug (!) Bracket Support Pin m

BLADES

BAFFLE

MOWER DECK PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE

ASSEMBLY

LOCATION

FRONT

LATCH

BRACKET

AND

RUNNER

LATCH

ASSEMBLY

AND

DISCHARGE

GUARD

(3) Carriage Bolt, 5/!6-18 x 1

121 Carriage Bolt, 5!16-18 x _62

(3) Locknut, 5/16-18

_lU

Q

12t Locknut, 5/16-18

Q

(2) Lockwasher, 3/8 (2) Hex Bolt, 3/8 - 24 x 1 - 3/4, Gro 5

(1) Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

(2) Washer _406 x 1 x _127/.112

Q

(1) Locknut, 1/4-20

CHUTE

EXTENSION

ASSEMBLY

LOCATION

SUPPORT POST

AND

HOOD HINGE

(2) Retainer Spring

MOUNTING BRACKET PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE

ELBOW

RETAINER

(2) Formed Washer

6

(2) Retainer Spring

©

(2) Locknut 5/16-18

HOOD

HINGE

U-BOLT

REAR

MOUNTING

BRACKET

ELBOW

(2) Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4, Gr_ 5

©

(2) Hex Nuts, 1/4 - 20 _

(4) Washer ,,28 x ,62 x ,06

Q

(2) Locknut, 1/4-20

G

{2) Locknut, 1/4-20

O

(1) Locknut, 3/8-16

{ 1) Shoulder Bolt

( 1) Washer

©

(2) Washer No, 10 (1) Truss Head Screws

10 - 24 x 1/2

(t) Acorn Lock Nut

1024

GRASS CATCHER CARTON CONTENTS:

(1

(1

(1

R,,H_ Container Assembly with Frame

L,H,, Container Assembly with Frame

Plastic Elbow

(1

(1

{1

Plastic Chute Extension

Latch Assembly

R,H, Baffle

U-Bolt {1

11

{t

(1

(1

Elbow Shield Assembly

Mower Deck Bag of Hardware

Mounting Bracket Bag of Hardware

Post Assembly

(1

{t

Tube and Handle Assembly

Mounting Bracket

(2) Blades

(1) Hood

(t) Owner's Manual

7

15ARTS IDENTIFICATION

COVER

Y

ELBOW

/f

30 GALLON

CONTAINER

"CLUTCHIBRAKE"

POSITION

FIGURE 2

°?

o

CHUTE

TUBE

ASSEMBLY

EXTENSION .....4=,-

CHUTE

ASSEMBLY

IGNITION

KEY

MOWER 8LADE

CLUTCH LEVER

"DtSENGAGED"

POSITION

CHUTE LATCH

PIN ASSEMBLY

To assemble your grass catcher' you will need:

(1) 9/16" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrenches

(2) 7/i6"" wrenches

(1) 7/8" wrench

(1) screwdriver,

I1) 318" wrench

6"

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.HJ AND LEFT HAND (L.H..) ARE

DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE

SEATED ON THE TRACTOR,

ASSEMBLY-MOWER

GEAR SH{FT

LEVER

READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRASS

CATCHER.

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WiTH GRASS

CATCHER

INSTALLED.

ASSEMBLY PARTIALLY

.....................

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All hardware for mower assembly found in bag labetea

"Mower Deck Hardware".

I., Turn ignition key (Fig, 2) to "'OFF"position_

.....................

,,,, ,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,,

REMOVE KEY TO PREVENT UNAUTHOR-

IZED USE_

MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES

AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM-

PLETELY STOPPED,

2_ Push clutch-brake pedal completely into "'BRAKE'" position (Fig, 2),

8

3_ Move gearshift lever (Fig,_2) to "'Neutral-position.

4.

Place parking brake (Fig° 2) in "'ENGAGED" position,, Raise parking brake lever and hold in "'ENGAG_

EL)" position° Release clutch-brake pedal

5., Disengage mower blade clutch lever (Fig° 2 - Inset),,

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIREIS)

J',.........

PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL

STARTING.

6_ Remove mower from tractor., Refer "'To Remove

Mower" in your tractor owners manual.

For ease of assembly, turn the mower upside down,

7_ Using a 9/16" wrench remove the bolts,

Iockwashers and washers securing the mower blades to the mandrel assemblies° Save hardware for later use when mower is used without grass catcher,

B, Mount grass catcher blades, lower blade saddles, upper blade saddles and mower blades to mandrel assemblies (Fig. 3) using: two 3/8 - 24 x i - 3/4

hex bolts gro5, two Iockwashers and two washers

(shown full size below)° Grass catcher blades, lower blade saddles, upper blade saddles and hardware furnished with grass catcher_

MOWER

MANDREL

FIGURE 3 - a_

Return mower blade (Fig, 3) to original position against mandrel assembly,, b, Place upper blade saddle and lower blade sad-

dle (Fig, 3) on mower blade° NOTE: Position flanges as shown in Fig, 3.

c, Place grass catcher blade in lower blade saddle,

NOTE: Be sure pointed edges of grass catcher blade are facing upward (Fig, 3).

d_ Secure grass catcher blade assembly to mandrel assembly using hex bolt, lockwasher and washer (Fig. 3), Tighten securelyr NOTE: Lower blade saddle must be seated inside upper blade saddle (Fig,, 3- lnset)_ Repeat procedure for other blade., i, , ......................................

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED 1

BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES° CHECK |

BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO |

MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT.

TORQUE |

BOLTS 27 - 35 FT. LBSo n ,.

ii .......................................

ill

/

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY THREEE LINES INDICATED

ON THE BOLT HEAD AS SHOWN AT LEFT,

,q

R H BAFFLE

UPPER BLADE

SADDLE

\

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

/

LOWER BLADE

SADDLE

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

MOWER

HOUSING

\

R H FOOTREST

DISCHARGE

JARD

9o Using a 1/2" wrench remove hardware "D" (Fig.

5 - Inset) securing discharge guard to mower hous-

ing, Hardware may be discarded°

10o Using a 1/2" wrench remove hardware "A", "'B" and "'C" (Fig. 6) securing R.H.

runner to mower housing, Hardware may be discarded.

1 1_ Place R,H. baffle (Fig° 4) on lip of mower housing,

Secure R,Ho runner to R,H, baffle and mower housing using: one 5/16 carriage bolt and one 5/16 locknut (shown full size below).

NOTE: Do not tighten, RH.

baffle and hardware furnished with grass catcher_

1 2, Secure R,H, baffle to mower housing using: one clamp, one 1/4 hex bolt and one 1/4 locknut {shown full size below) Clamp and hardware furnished with grass catcher,

11ttll!11

Q

a_

Place clamp (Fig° 7) over hole in RHo baffle (Fig.

7) Bolt head to underside of mower housing,.

Tighten securety_

13_ Assemble front latch bracket to top of R.H, runner

(Fig. 8) using: two 5/16 carriage bolts and two 5/16 locknuts (shown full size below),. Bolt heads to underside of mower housing.

Tighten securely.

Front latch bracket and hardware furnished with grass catcher.

NOTE: Tighten hardware assembled in step 1 1_

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7 10

1 4o Attach discharge guard to latch assembly and mower housing [Fig. 8) using two 5/16 carriage bolts and two 5/16 locknuts (shown furl size below).

Bolt heads to underside of mower housing_

Tighten securely, Hardware furnished with grass catcher,

_

BOLTS FRONT

LATCH

BRACKET

1 5_ Reattach mower to tractor, Refer to "Mower Installation"in your tractor owners manual

ASSEMBLY-GRASS CATCHER

Al! hardware for grass catcher assembly is found in bag labeled "'Mounting Bracket Hardware",

! ,, Locate u_bolt in parts bag_ Place two 1/4 hex nuts and two washers (shown full size below) on u-bolt

(Fig, 9 - insetL oQ

NOTE: Run nuts on u-bolt as shown in illustration belowr

U-bolt and hardware furnished with grass catcher.

LATCH

ASSEMBLY

HEX

NUT

WASHERS

2.

Insert u-bolt through slot in drawbar as shown in

Figo 9,

3.

Place the rear mounting bracket (Fig, 9) on u-bolt and secure with two washers and two 1/4 locknuts

(shown furl size below).

Tighten finger tight, Rear mounting bracket and hardware furnished with grass catcher.

HEX NUTS

WASHERS

4, Secure the rear mounting bracket to the drawbar

(Fig° 9) using: one shoulder bolt, one washer and one 3/8 locknut (shown full size below), Tighten securely.

NOTE: Tighten hardware assembled in

step 3. Hardware furnished with grass catcher, t/4 LOCKNUTS

U-BOLT

FIGURE 8

U-BOLT

DRAWBAR

3/8 LOCKNUT

REAR

MOUNTING

BRACKET

FIGURE 9

SHOULDER

BOLT

11

5.

Assemble the support post assembly to the rear mounting bracket (Fig. 10) using support bracket pin and retainer spring, Retainer spring shown full size below.

Support post, latch pin and retainer spring furnished with bagger.

SUPPORT POST

ASSEMBLY

/

RETAINER

SPRING

REAR

MOUNTING

BRACKET

FIGURE 10

J

SUPPORT

BRACKET

PIN

6, Install end plug (Fig° 1t) on elbow support tube,, End plug furnished with bagger_

7_ Mount the elbow retainer and the elbow shield to the elbow support tube (Fig. 1 1) using: two formed washers and two 5/16 locknuts (shown full size below).

NOTE: Do not tighten, Elbow retainer, elbow shield and hardware furnished with bagger_

FORMED

SUPPORT POST

ASSEMBLY

ELBOW

RETAINER

8.

Locate the small hole in one end of the elbow, Slide this end of the elbow through elbow retainer (Fig_

12 - Inset), Secure elbow to elbow retainer using: one clip, one screw, two washers, and one acorn nut_ NOTE: Mount clip in hole located 2 - I/2"" from edge of elbow.

Hardware shown fult size below.

Head of screw and one flat washer mount to the inside of elbow,, Position clip with closed end facing tube opening as shown in Fig,, t2 - Inset,

Tighten securely.

NOTE: Tighten hardware assembled in step 7,, Elbow and hardware furnished with grass catcher,

9 ,. Flip seat forward,

FIGURE 11

12

t/4 LOCKNUTS

1/4 HEX BOLTS

10o Mount hood hinge to grass catcher cover using (2)

I/4 hex bolts and (2) 1/4 Iocknuts (shown full size below) (Fig,, 12 - upper inset).

Q

1 I Mount top cover to support post (Fig.

12) using latch pin and retainer spring Retainer spring shown full size below.

Latch pin and retainer spring furnished with _rass catcher_

I

12_

Position the grass catcher container assemblies onto the support posts through the "'L "" slots (Fig, !3

- Inset)

TOP

SPRING

HOOD

_.,.,

SUPPORT POST

ASSEMBLY

1/4 LOCKNUTS

HINGE

1/4 HEX

)LTS

FIGURE 12

BRACKET

_-"L" SLOT

SUPPOR! POST

LY SUPPORT POST

ASSEMBLY

13 t

GRASS

CATCHER

•CONTAINER

°ASSEMBLIES

!

t

FIGURE 13

TUBE

•HANDLE

LATCF

CHUTE

EXTENSION

CHUTE

PIN

.:FLECTOR

SHIELD

FRONT

LATCH

_BRACKET

ELBOW

LATCH

FIGURE 14

CHUTE

TUBE

PIN

LATCH

ASSEMBLY

-.\

LATCH i

CONTAtNE_

FIGURE 15

I

ELBOW

SHIELD

EXTENSION

TOP

)VER

"_'_"_CHUTE

EXTENSION

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY i,,i,,,n, .......................

i hill:

YOUR SPRING LOADED MOWER DEFLEC-

TOR SHIELD {FIG, 14) MUST NOT BE

REMOVED_ SIMPLY ROTATE IT UP AND

HOLD IN UP POSITION

TACHING CHUTE

WHILE

EXTENSION.

AT-

THE

MOWER DEFLECTOR SHIELD CAN BE

RELEASED TO REST AGAINST CHUTE EX-

TENSION.

THIS WILL ASSURE DEFLEC-

TOR SHIELD IS STILL ON MOWER IF

CHUTE EXTENSION OF GRASS CATCHER

ATTACHMENT IS REMOVED_

1 3, Assemble chute extension to mower housing, a_ Remove opening.

cardboard insert from rectangular b, Insert chute extension pin into flont latch bracket (Fig_ 14 - R.Ho Inset)_ c, Lift up slightly on Loll, side of chute extension lining up spacer located on latch assembly with rear latch bracket (Fig.

14), d, Secure R_H side of chute extension to front latch bracket using: retainer spring (shown fur size below), Chute extension and retainer spring furnished with grass catchet_

14

e_

Secure LH, side of chute extension to latch assembly using: latch pin and retainer spring

(Fig. t4 - Lower Inset),. Retainer spring shown furl size below.

Latch pin and retainer spring furnished with grass catcher.

14. Place chute tube (Fig. 14) in elbow° Slide chute tube over chute extension (Fig, 14) and secure by hooking latch over latch pin (Fig. 14 - Upper Inset),

15.

Close top cover,, NOTE: Be sure elbow shield is on inside of top cover (Fig, !4),

OPERATION

'

• =

*

J"

cONNEcT SPARK PLUG WIRE(Si TO sPARKI

PLUG(S).

TOUCHING

BE CAREFUL TO AVOID !

HOT MUFFLER OR ENGINE

COMPONENTS .........

J

Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owners manual°

When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated

for long periods of time, The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass catcher,

A Do.oT

W,,,

INSTALLED.

I

TIPS FOR IMPROVED RAGGING OPERATION:

1o Place throttle control at full throttle_

2, Select a gear low enough to give good mower cut- ting performance, good quality cut and good bagging performance_ NOTE: it may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit your conditions.

. VIEW FROM TOP---TOP COVER OPEN

HAND

GRASS CATCHER

ASSEMBLY

3_ If grass is extremely tell, it should be mowed twice.

The first time relatively high, the second time to desired height, NOTE: Use LoH_ side of mower for trimming.

4 ,, Plastic lawn bags can be inserted inside grass cat- cher containers for ease of debris disposal i , i , .................

iil, l,i,ji L I_ I , ii I

DISENGAGE MOWER WHEN CROSSING

GRAVEL SURFACES AND ANY CONDI-

TIONS WHERE THROWN

COULD BE A HAZARD.

OBJECTS

,1

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VACUUM UP

CANS OR OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZAR-

DOUS PROJECTILES,

5 ,, 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.

6o Keep clear grass catcher chute tube clean so that clogging can be detected°

DISENGAGE BLADES AND STOP ENGINE

BEFORE OPENING COVER.

INSTALL

OPERATING.

CONTAINERS BEFORE

CLOSE COVER

MOWER.

BEFORE STARTING

KEEP CLEAR GRASS CATCHER CHUTE

TUBE CLEAN TO DETECT CLOGGING° IF

CLOGGING OCCURS, DISENGAGE

BLADES, SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, ENGAGE

THE PARKING BRAKE AND SHUT OFF THE

ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING TUBE TO

CLEAR OBSTRUCTION.

If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves, it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the system (See Step 1 below) or that the grass catcher con- tainers are full (See step 2 below)°

1. Stop tractor and mower and remove clogged grass.

Refer to "'Caution" above.

2.

Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the

parking brake and stop the engine° a.

Unlatch cover (Fig, 15)°

b o Remove LHo grass catcher assembly., Stand at position "'X'" and grasp grass catcher at points

"'A" and "'B'" and lift off (Fig. 16)_ c, After removing LH. assembly, stand at position

"'Y", grasp R,H, catcher assembly at points "'C'" and "D'" and lift off, Reverse procedure to replace, d.

Close cover and latch,

NOTE: If experiencing abnormal discharge when operating mower without grass catcher attachment it may be necessary to remove grass catcher blades,

X

FIGURE 16 15

MAINTENANCE

For any adjustment, inspection or maintenance:

1. Push clutch-brake pedal completely into "BRAKE" position..

2_ Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.

3o Place parking brake in "'ENGAGED" position.

Raise

park#_g brake lever and hold in "ENGAGED" position., Release clutch-brake pedal.

4, Move throttle control lever to "'SLOW" position.

5.

Disengage mower blade clutch le(mr.

6.

Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.,

7.

Remove Key,

............

MAI(E'"'""ABSOLuTELY SURE THE BLADES

AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM-

PLETELY STOPPED.

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S)

FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) AND KEEP

WIRE(S) AWAY FROM THE PLUG(S} TO PRE-

VENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STAR-

TING.

BE CAREFUL 1'O AVOID TOUCHING

HOT MUFFLER OR ENGINE COMPONENTS,

BLADE CARE

To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recommended that before the start of each mowing season, the old blades be discarded and replaced with new blades, Blades can be purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores°

TO REMOVE GRASS CATCHER

Reverse steps I thru 15 under "Assembly

Catcher", pages 71 1.

- Grass

YOUR CONTAINERS ARE OF VERY

DURABLE MATERIAL, HOWEVER, IN THE

EVENT OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR

DAMAGE, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

THE

REPLACEMENT CONTAINER SHOULD

COMPLY WITH

MANUFACTURED

THE ORIGINAL

SPECIFICATIONS IN

ORDER TO INSURE PROPER PERFOR-

MANCE AND PRODUCT SAFETY,

STORAGE

When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove aft dirt, grass, leaves, etc.

Store in a clean, dry place° i lllllll i l i, i,i ill =ll/lll,lllll

REPLACE IMMEDIATELY ANY PARTS

THAT SHOW WEAR OR DETERIORATION,

ESPECIALLY PARTS WHICH CONTAIN

A THE FLOW OF MATERIAL FROM THE

OF FASTENERS THAT KEEP THESE

PARTS IN A SAFE POSITION DURING

OPERATION.

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REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER FOR SIDE DISCHARGE MOWER--MODEL NUMBER

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REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER FOR SIDE DISCHARGE MOWER-MODEL NUMBER 917.249393

KEY

N O.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 2

1 3

! 4

1 5

1 6

1 7

1 8

1 9

20

2 1

2 3

24

2 5

26

2 8

2 9

30

3 1

33

35

4

5

6

1

2

3

7

8

9

10

1 1

110334X

86578

110441X

106815X

120176X

66238

I04369X

83553

86558

85902

120097X

85903

110254X363

62361

86562

120096XO04

STD541437

86626

STD541025

85723

110257X

!O4415X

120t0OX

120102X004

85937

85936

85893

104418X

86543

74291010

STD541431

Cover - Top

Bracket - Hinge

Strip - Foam

Strip - Foam

Container _ 30 GaL

Bolt - Carriage 5/16 _ 18 x 5t8

Plug _ End

Clip - Elbow

Retainer - Elbow

Spring - Retainer

Pin - Latch

Spring _ Retainer

Post _ Support

Bolt - Shoulder

Bracket - Mounting

Bracket Latch, Front

* Nut - Lock 3/8 - 16

U-Bolt 114 - 20

* Nut _ Hex 114 - 20

Washer _ Flat 9/32

Elbow

Tube = Chute

Extension - Chute

Latch Bracket - Chute, Rear

Baffle - R,H_

Clamp

Saddle _ Lower Blade

Blade _ Lower

Pin - Support Bracket

Screw - Truss Head 10-24 x 5/6

*Nut _ Lock 5!16 - 18

KEY PART

NO_ NO,

3 6

48

49

50

51

5 2

53

54

55

56

58

5 9

6 1

6 2

64

6 5

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37

3 8

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

4 6

4 7

57734

41945

STD541425

STD533110

76507

STD522512

85891

74316

STD551137

120101X

85925

STD523107

120t03X363

121109X

86987

STD551110

85463

71615

109808X

120108X363

120109X363

2029J

12049

120203X

110255X363

60867

120105X

104419X

120094X

DESCRIPTION

Washer, Formed

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Screw - Truss Heed 10-24 x 1/2

* Nut - Lock 1/4 - 20

* Bolt - Carriage 5116 - 18 x 1

Washer 11/32

* Bolt - Hex, 1/420 x 1 - 114

Bolt - Hex, 318 - 24 x 1 - 3/4 Gr. 5

Washer _406 x 1 x .127A112

* Washer - Lock, 3/8

Baffle - Chute

Pin Assembly - Latch, Chute

"Bolt - Hex 5!16 * 18 x 3/4 Gr, 5

Latch Assembly

Handle Assembly (lncL Key # 61)

Saddle - Upper Blade

Washer _ Lock #10

Decal - Danger

Bolt - Hex 1/4 * 20 x 3!4

Latch

Assembly _ Frame, R.Ho

Assembly - Frame, L.H,

Nut _ Weld

Washer, Flat

Stud -Latch

Shield _ Elbow

Nut - Acorn # 10 - 24

Screw - Plastite 1t4 * 10 x 3/4

Bag - Trash, 30 GeL, 15 MiL

Manual - Owners

"STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

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MANUAL

CRRFTSMRN®

GRASS CATCHER

MODEL NO.

917.249393

HOW TO ORDER

REPAmRPARTS

The Model Number will be found on the Model Plate attached to the Support PosL Always provide the Model Number* when requesting service or repair parts for your Craftsman Grass Catcher.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service

Center/Departments and most Sears stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, AL WAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW-

ING INFORMATION: o THE PART NUMBER t THE PART DESCRIPTION

= THE MODEL NUMBER

= THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians having the parts, tools and the equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you, "We Service What We Sell"o

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U,S.A.

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