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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMRN°
GRASS CATC E
42" Mower
Model No.
917.248980
=Safety
=Assembly
=Operation
, Maintenance
, Repair Parts
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers iMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATINGHANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH. * Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- WARNING: in order to prevent ac- lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their cidental starting when setting up, ability to operate the
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers IV, TOWING • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the running. hitch point. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight Check grass catcher components and the discharge limits for towed equipment and towing on
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KNOWYOUR GRASS CATCHER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEM BLING OR OPERATI NGYOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thr
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3. Align support assembly pin with hole in drawbar and BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY hang assembly over the shoulder bolts. 4. Be sure support assemblyis seated properly and secure Determine which type drawbar you have on your tractor. with retainer spring supplied. Compare the drawbar illustrations below to the drawbar SHOULDER located at the rear of your tractor. BOLTS Follow the support assembly instructionsthat apply to you r type drawbar. O _o °i @ ASSEMBLY r O " DRAWBAR A DRAWBAR B DRAWBAR A (Se
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MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor. 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock 2. Lift and rotate cover to align cover brackets
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CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 4) 1. install one container to left side first with warning to COVER LATCH outside of unit. install another container to center HANDLES position and one in right position. NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container at center supports. 2. Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes. CONTAINER WARNING CENTER SUPPORT TUBES CONTAINER CONTAINER HANDLE WARNING FiG. 4 LOWER CHUTE = MOWERWITH MOUNTING TAB (See Fig. 5A) DEFLECTOR SHIELD HINGE
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PLACE LOWER REAR EDGE OPTIONAL BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL LOWER CHUTE - MOWER WITHOUT MOUNTING TAB (See Fig. 5B) BRACKET TAB AND GAUGE WHEEL MOWER HOUSING,THEN AND HOOK REAR LATCH BRACKET 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. NOTE: If equipped, remove mulch cover from mower deck and store in a safe place. ALIGN CHUTE "B" 2. With your right hand, raise and hold deflector shield in WiTH MOWER "B" upright position. 3. With your left hand, hold lower chute as shown and position lower rear edg
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UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 6A & 6B) LEVEL MOWER 1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position. • Be sure mower is properly leveled for best mower performance. See your tractors owner's manual for 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into instructions hole in back of cover. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger indicator. 3. Push in and 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 to
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• Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew TIPS FOR iMPROVED BAGGING is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these OPERATION: conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor the flow path causing clogging. owner's manual. Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill. The and leaf bagging equipment
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STORAGE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. Clean unit thoroughly after each use. CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty containers after each BLADE CARE use and before storing. Failure to do so For best results mower blades must be kept sharp
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GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.248980 KEY PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 401047 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 Adapter 20 71161010 2 69180 Nut, Crownlock #10-24 26 4939M Spring, Retainer 3 192709 Screen, Cover 28 198364 Support Assembly 4 193010 Cover Assembly (Includes 34, 37) 29 176997 Shoulder Bolt, Tapping 5 126840 Chute, Upper 30 165898 Spring, Retainer 6 18021008 Screw, Special #10-14xl/2 31 174083 Plug, Tubing End Full Bag Indicator 32 176990 Bagger, Frame co 7 130933 8 87
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