Craftsman 917.249650 Owner's Manual page 7

BEFORE YOU START TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER
Some tractor models may need minor modifications before you can mount the grass catcher to the tractor.
Look carefully at the drawbar on your tractor and compare to the illustrations below. If your drawbar looks
like STYLE "A" (has the upper corner ribs), your tractor is ready - proceed with the grass catcher assembly.
If your drawbar looks like STYLE "B" (does not have the upper corner ribs), go to the PREPARATION
section in this manual.
UPPER
CORNER
RIBS
TRACTORDRAWBAR
STYLE"A"
TRACTORDRAWBAR
STYLE"B"
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
COVER
UPPER CHUTE
FULL
BAGGER
OR
LATCH
GRASS
CATCHER
CONTAINERS
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.
THESE ARE THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO
ASSEMBLE YOUR GRASS CATCHER:
(1) 3/8" Wrench
(1) 1/2" Wrench
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(1) Drive Ratchet
(1) 3" or longer Extension
(1) Short Handle
(1) 1/2" Socket
Phillips Screwdriver
CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR:
i 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 paris have completely stopped.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact
with plug.