Craftsman 917.248900 Owner's Manual page 4

KNOWYOUR GRASS CATCHER
READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATINGYOU R GRASS CATCHER.
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. Save this manual for future reference.
SAFETYGLASSES
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and
while mowing. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety
glasses.
UNPACKING iNSTRUCTiONS
• Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.
• Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts
are there.
CARTON CONTENTS:
(2) Containers
(1) Upper Chute
(1) Lower Chute
(1) Support Assembly
(1) Cover Assembly
PARTS iDENTiFiCATiON
COVER
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SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
UPPER CHUTE
FULL
BAG
CHUTE LATCH
GRASS
CATCHER
CONTAINERS
LOWER CHUTE
LOWER CHUTE
ATTACHING
LATCHES
NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the
tractor, in the operator's position.
CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR:
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• 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.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact
with plug.