Craftsman 917.248971 Owner's Manual page 4

KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over
spectacles.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all parts and packing materials from 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 Assembly
(1) Cover Assembly
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
COVER
UPPER CHUTE
FULL
BAG
INDICATOR
CHUTE LATCH
GRASS /_
CATCHER
CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE
LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING
STRAPS
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 (N) 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.
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