Craftsman 107.249130 Operator's Manual

Operator's anuai

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Zero-Turn Mower
2-Bin Bagger Attachment

Model No.

107.249130 (Twin Bagger / 52" Mower)

CAUTION: Before using this product, read
the manual and follow all its Safety Rules

and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

For anwers to your questions about this
product, call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

Nota: Una traducci6n en espaSol de este Manual
del Operador puede encontrarse en la pagina 35.

1737732-D

Rev.: D

Date 08/2009

Tableof Contents

Operator Safety .................................................................... 4

GeneralWarnings ................................................................................. 4

SafetyDecals........................................................................................ 4

Assembly............................................................................ 5

Counterweight installation .................................................................... 5

Hitch Installation................................................................................... 6

Upright Support Installation.................................................................. 6

Cover Installation.................................................................................. 7

TubeAssembly..................................................................................... 8

Operation............................................................................ 10

Collector Installation............................................................................. 10

Attach CollectorBags............................................................................ 10

Operation.............................................................................................. 11

Collector Removal................................................................................. 12

Storage.............................................................................. 12

RepairParts........................................................................ PTS-1

Hardwareidentification &TorqueSpecifications............................ PTS-6

NOTE. In these instructions, "left" and "right" are referencedfrom the operating
position.

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OperatorSafety

ReadthesesafetyruJesandfoiJowthemcJoseJy.Failureto obeythese rules couJdresult in lossof controJof unit,
severepersonal injuryor deathto you, or bystanders,or damageto propertyor equipment.The,_,triangJe in text
signifiesimportantcautionsor warningswhichmust be followed.

GeneralWarnings

* Know the unit's controls and how to stop quickly. READ

THEOPERATOR'SMANUALS.

, Readand obeyall safety decals.

Onlyallow responsible adults, who arefamiliar with the
instructions, to operatethe unit.

Disengagethe PTO.Shutoff the engine andwait for
all moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting, or
disconnecting any part ofthe collection system.

Checkthe collection systemto make sureit is bolted

tightly to the unit.

DONOToperate the unit without eitherthe entiregrass
catcheror the deflector inplace.

Turn off the PTOto disengagethe blades when not

mowing.
DONOTmow in reverseunless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before andwhile travelling

in reverse.
DONOTturn sharply whentravelling alongsidea building

or any object. Slow down before turning.
DONOTcarry passengers.

When collection system is removed from the mower

deck,the deflector must be properly installed.
Collectorbags are subject to deterioration andwear

during normal use. inspectthe bagperiodically for tears,
holes, or weak spots and replacewith a new bagthat
meetsmanufacturer's durability standards.

, Foraddedstability and to preventtipping or loss of

control:

a.Use reducedspeedon uneven ground andwhen

turning corners.

b. Reduceloadson hillsides. It is recommendedthat the
collection system be kept only half full when negotiating

anyslopes. Start mowing on slopeswhen the collection
system is empty.

c. Mow up anddown the face of slopes; neveracross

the face of any slope.

o Never operate onslopesgreater than17.6% (10°).

Safety Decals

Severalsafety labelsare installed on the unit to remindyou
of important information while you are operatingyour unit.

All DANGER,WARNING, CAUTIONand instructional mes-
sageson your rider, attachments and mower should be
carefully read andobeyed. Personalbodily injury can result
whenthese instructions arenot followed. Thesafetydecals
below areon your product.

If anydecals are lost or damaged, replacethem at once.

Seeyour localdealerfor replacements.
Theselabelsare easily appliedand will act as a con-

stant visual reminderto you,and others who may usethe
equipment,to follow the safety instructions necessaryfor
safe,effective operation.

Attachment Decal

Decal- WARNINGThrown ObjectsHazard

PartNumber 1732819

Assembly

,_l_ WARNING:Beforebeginning anyservicework turn

off the PTO,set the parking brake,turn off the ignition,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

Counterweight Installation

1. Slide pin (A, Figure1) through counterweight assembly
(B) and front footrest support (6).

2. Securepin with safety clip (D).

3. insert bolts (E) on inside of footrest support and secure

with nuts (F) on outside of counterweightassembly.

Safety Rules

1. Neveroperate mower on slopes greater than 10°.

2. Front counter weight is required when ever using rear
mounted grass collection system.

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Figure 1

Assembly

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Figure2

HitchInstallation

1. Remove5/16-16 nut (A, Figure2) from seat deck sup-
port capscrew (B).

2. Remove3/8-16 nut (C) from reardebris guard
capscrew(D).

3. Remove1/2-13 nut (E) from rear of frame (F).

4. Remove3/8-16 nut (G) from rear transmission
support (H).

5. Attach hitch assembly (I) to frame(F) sliding rearof
hitch flush with frame.

6. Fingertighten 3/8-16 nut (C), 5/16-16 nut (A), 1/2-13 nut
(E) and 3/8-16 nut (6).

7. Tighten 3/8-16 nut (C)and 5/16-16 nut (A) first, then
1/2-13 nut (E)and3/8-16 nut (6).

Back View

UprightSupport Installation

1. insert upright support (A, Figure3) into hitch assembly
(B).

2. Slide pin (C) through holehitch assemblyand upright

support.

3. Securewith spring retainer (A, Figure4) as shown.

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Figure 3 Figure 4