Customer Responsibilities; Storage - Craftsman 917.249491 Owner's Manual

CUSTOME RESPONSiBiLiTiES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance,
° Before each use check for loose fasteners.
• Clean unit thoroughly after each use.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp, Re-
place bent or damaged blades
o See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner's
manual.
When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time,
clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store
in a clean, dry place,
I& CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger
containers, Empty containers after each
use and before storing. Failure to do so
may result in spontaneous combustion
which could develop into a fire.
TO REMOVE GRASS CATCHER
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE , SERVICE OR ADJUST-
MENTS:
• Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set
parking brake.
o Place gearshift/motion control lever in
"NEUTRAL" position.
° Place clutch control in "DISENGAGED"
position.
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position,
• Make sure blades and all moving parts
have completely stopped.
o Disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark
plug(s) and place wire where it cannot come
in contact with plug.
Reverse appropriate steps in ASSEMBLY section of this
manual
CAUTION: Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deteriora-
tion, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts, when
necessary.
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