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Craftsman 917.249650 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 917.249650 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.249650 Owner's Manual

42" mower grass catcher

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Owner's Manual
CRAFT.TMAN° I
42" Mower
GRASS CATCHER
Model No.
917.249650
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

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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.249650

  • Page 1 Model No. 917.249650 CAUTION: • Safety Read and follow all Safety • Assembly Rules and Instructions • Operation before operating this • Customer Responsibilities equipment. • Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING 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. I, GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Look for this symbol to point out impor- Never carry passengers or children even with the blades tant safety precautions.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    • Grass catcher attachments used for commercial or rental purposes. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
  • Page 5: Bagofparts

    KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCH ER. 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.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    GROUP "C" I SUPPORT © TUBE !llllllllllllllllLItllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllll[llllllll COVER ASSEMBLY (1) Bolt 5/16 - 18 x 3/4 (1) Bolt 5/16 - 18 x 2-1/4 (2) Locknut 5/16-18 GROUP "D" I (1) Bracket Support Pin SUPPORT POST MOUNTING (1) Retainer Spring BRACKET (4) Tubing End Caps GROUP "E"...
  • Page 7 BEFORE YOU START TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER Some tractor models may need minor modifications before you can mount the grass catcher to the tractor. Look carefully at the drawbar on your tractor and compare to the illustrations below. If your drawbar looks like STYLE "A"...
  • Page 8 REAR MOUNTING BRACKET SUPPORT TUBE SUPPORT TUBE (See Figs. 1A, 1B & 1C) REINFORCEMENT Hardware - - GROUP "A" PLATE Before continuing with assembly, you must first determine which type of drawbar your tractor is equipped with. Com- FLAT pare your drawbar with the illustrations of "BEFORE YOU WASHERS START TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER"...
  • Page 9 COVER SEAL (See Fig. 2) MOUNTING TO TRACTOR (See Fig. 4) Hardware - - GROUP "C & D" No hardware required • Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening. NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting assembly to Work seal intoopening so cover sits between flanges of...
  • Page 10 CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 6) required No hardware CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 5) No hardware required • Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit, Install another container center position •...
  • Page 11 LOWER CHUTE (See Figs. 7A & 7B) Use Hardware - - GROUP "E" • Press weld nut into rubber latch and install two latch hook assemblies to lower chute using screw, washer, and lock washer nut as shown. • Tightenhardwaresecurely. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
  • Page 12 CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY UPPER CHUTE (See Fig. 9A & 9B) (See Fig. 8) No hardware required Use Hardware - - GROUP "F & G" • Assemble latch pin to upper chute, as shown. • Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. •...
  • Page 13: Operation

    TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of owner's manual.
  • Page 14: Storage

    STORAGE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS When grass catcher is to be stored for a period oftime, clean Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. itthoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. •...
  • Page 16 DRILLTWO 7/16" HOLES 1) CUT OUTTEMPATE. 2) ALIGN BOTTOM AND LEFT EDGE OF'TEMPLATE AND DRAW 3) TAPE IN POSITION. _oTMARK AND DRILL 7/16" HOLES E: DRILL SMALLER PILOT HOLES PRIOR TO DRILLING 7/16" HOLES 5) PROCEED WITH STEP 1 OF ASSE vlBLY INSTRUCTION •...
  • Page 17: Preparation

    CAUTION: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH PREPARATION OFTRACTOR: • 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 moving parts have completely stopped. •...
  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249650...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 69180 Nut, Crownlock#10-24 170053 Bracket, Mounting 127533 Screen,Cover 170165 Shoulder Bolt 139906 Cover 131137 Pin, Support Post 126840 Chute, Upper 174083 Plug, Tubing End 18021008 Screw, Special #10-14xl/2 134639 Bagger, Frame 130933...
  • Page 20 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics...