Bag Of Parts; Assembly - Craftsman 917.249483 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR G RASS 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.
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 wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.
• Fold flaps to insideof carton and turncarton upsidedown
on floor of work area. To protect grass catcher cover
during assembly place cover upsidedown on overturned
carton.
• Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts
are there.
CARTON CONTENTS:
(2) Container Tops
(2) Container Bottoms
(1) Upper Chute
(1) Lower Chute
(1) Support Post
(1) Mounting Bracket
(1) Cover Assembly
(1)
Cover Seal
(1) Bag of Parts
(1) Owner's Manual
NOTE: For ease of assembly, aside of your work area, lay out all hardware in the following groups. Each step of the as-
sembly instructions will identify the group needed for that step.
ASSEMBLY
LOCATION HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
GROUP "A" 1
MOWER
DECK
BAFFLE
REAR
MOUNTING
BRACKET
TO
DRAW BAR
SUPPORT
POST
TO
CONTAINER
SUPPORT
(1) Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
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(1) Locknut 3/8-16
GROUP "B"J
oo,t6/16.10x3/4
(4) Shoulder Bolt - Self Tapping
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(4) Locknut 5/16-18
GROUP "C"J
(3) Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4
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(3) Locknut 5/16-18
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