SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CU'I-rING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION •...
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out Stop machine if anyone enters the area. important safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades CAUTIONI!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR off.
KNOWYOUR GRASS CATCHER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATINGYOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustrationswith the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before start ng 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.
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BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS (continued) GROUP "D"J (2) Latch Hook Assembly LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY (2) Screw #10 x 5/8 (2) Washer, Lock #10 MOWER DECK (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. (2) Nut, Weld #10 GROUP "E" I Q,IIWIIIJlMHlulIIHII CHUTE LATCH...
ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION PARTS NEW BLADE BOLT COVER ASSEMBLY UPPER CHUTE DUMP ADAPTER INDICATOR NEW CROSS BLADE E LATCH CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING STRAPS NOTE: When right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the tractor, in the operator's position (1) 3/8"...
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BOLTS REAR MOUNTING BRACKET (See Figs. 1A, 1B & 1C) NOTE: If your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts installed on the rear drawbar, simply hang the mounting bracket, lanced tabs towards bottom, on the bolts. Discard LOCKNUTS hardware group "A" and disregard the remaining Step 1 instructions.
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MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLYTO CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 5) TRACTOR (See Fig. 4) No hardware required Use Hardware - - GROUP "C" Place bottom haft inside of top half, as shown. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the meet bottom half.
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LOWER CHUTE (See Figs. 7A & 7B) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 6) Use Hardware - - GROUP "D" No hardware required Press weld nut into rubber latch and install two latch Install one container to left side first with warning to hook assembliesto lowerchute usingscrew,flatwasher, outside of unit.
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AUGNMENT SLOT CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 8) Use Hardware - - GROUPS "E & F" Assemble latch pin to upper chute, as shown. LATCH PIN Press weld nut into rubber latch and assemble rubber latch to lower chute, as shown. Tighten all hardware securely.
OPERATION • 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.
Grass catcher attachments used for commercial or rental purposes. Warranty service is available by returning the craftsman grass catcher to the nearest Sears parts and repair center in the United States.This Warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
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REPAIR PARTS / PIECES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NO. 917.249130/RAMASSE-HERBE - - NO. DE MODELE 917.249130...
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REPAIR PARTS/PIECES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NO. 917.249130/RAMASSE-HERBE - - NO. DE MODI=LE 917.249130 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 69180 Nut, Crownlock #10-24 €:crou auto-serrant #10-24 180925 Post, Support Poteau de soutien 127533 Screen, Cover Grillage de couverole 73800500 Locknut 5/16 x 18 I'--croufrein 5/16 x 18...