How To Use The Grass Bagger; Operation - Craftsman 502.249274 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE GRASS BAGGER
WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are too
steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit across
a slope. See the "Slope Guide" in the back of this
book for information on how to check slopes.
OPERATION
To operate with the grass bagger, follow the steps below.
IMPORTANT: Do not cut wet grass. Wet grass will not
discharge correctly into the grass bagger.
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the throttle control to FAST position.
3. Move the shift lever to FIRST (1) position. To fill the containers,
always operate at the slowest speed.
4. If the height of the grass is more than 31/2inches (9cm), cut the
grass with the mower housing in the highest position. Then,
lower the mower housing and cut the grass again. You can also
cut at V2to 2/3 of the full cutting width of the mower housing.
CHECK AND CLEAN CONNECTOR TUBE
The connector tube is made of clear plastic. If the connector tube
becomes filled with grass, clean the connector tube as follows.
1. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position.
2. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Disconnect the rubber latch from the extension tube
(Figure 18).
6. Remove the connector tube.
7. Clean the connector tube and the extension tube with soap
and water.
HOW TO EMPTY THE CONTAINERS
Look at the window in the cover (Figure 19). When the containers
are full, grass can be seen through the window. Empty the
containers as follows.
1. Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position.
2. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Tilt the seat forward.
6. Pull the handle back and raise the cover.
7. Remove the containers.
Conne_or
Tube
RubberL_ch
Extension Tube
Handle
Cover
Window
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Figure 18
Caution
to rear
Frame Tubes
Containers
Figure 19
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