Maintenance; General Recommendations; Blade Care; Storage - Craftsman 917.248921 Owner's Manual

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Always observe safety rules when performing any main-
tenance.
. Before each use check for loose fasteners.
• Clean unit thoroughly after each use.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace
bent or damaged blades.
• See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner's
manual.
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMINGANY
MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR ADJUST=
MENTS:
• Depress clutch brake pedal fully and
set parking brake.
• Place gearshift/motion control lever in
"NEUTRAL" position.
• Place clutch control in "DISENGAGED"
position.
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position,
• Make sure blades and aii moving parts
have completely stopped.
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) from
spark plug(s) and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug,
CAUTION: Grass catcher components
are subject to wear, damage and dete-
rioration, which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer's recommen=
ded parts, when necessary.
STORAGE
When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time,
clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store
in a clean, dry place.
CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bag-
ger containers. Empty containers after
each use and before storing. Failure
to do so may result in spontaneous
combustion which could develop into
a fire.
One Year Full Warranty on Craftsman Grass Catcher
When assembled, used and maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, if this grass catcher fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY
SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED
STATES FOR FREE REPAIR (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
• This warranty does not include the bagging blades, which are expendable parts.
• This warranty is void if this grass catcher is used for commercial or rental purpose.
. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179
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