Craftsman Pro 247.37815 Series Operator's Manual page 10

Attaching the Grass Catcher
1. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make certain bag is turned
right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).
a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Figure
11.
b
2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Models 247.378330, 247.378600 and 247.397750 - Remove the rear
mulch plug.
c. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets as shown
in Figure 12. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass
catcher.
To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift grass catcher up
and off the slots in the handle brackets. Reinstall the rear mulch plug (if equipped).
Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.
a
b
a
Figure 11
a
c
c
Figure 12
ASSEMBLY
Attaching Side Discharge Cover
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass
catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulch cover. See Figure 13.
2. Slide two hooks of side discharge cover under hinge pin on mulching cover
assembly. Lower mulching cover. Do not remove side mulching cover at any
time, even when you are not mulching.
Side Discharge
Cover
10
Mulch Cover
2
Figure 13
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