Craftsman 917.249392 User Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.249392

Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules And Instructions

Before Operating This Equipment.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. no26ix 6 17.87 Rev i

CRflFTSMflN®

GRASS CATCHER

Assembly Installation

Operation Repair Parts

Printed in U S A.

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SAFETY RULES

1, Know ihe controis and how to stop quickly READ THIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with your tractor

2 , Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow

adults to operate it without proper instruction.

3. Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and

others are around.

4, Always wear substantia! footwear Do not wear loose fit

ting clothing that could get caught in moving parts.

S Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the

area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you,

6. Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when

not in the drivers seat,

7 Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left

hand side.

8 Clear the work area of objects (wire, rooks, etc.I which

might be picked up and thrown

9 Disengage all attachment clutches and return gear shift

control to neutral before attempting to start the engine

1 0, Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine

before leaving the operator's position,

1 1 Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and discon

nect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before clean ing, making an adjustment or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components.

1 2 Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not

in use ,

1 3, Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un

attended. Disengage the power-take-off, lower the at tachments, return gear shift control lever to neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or

downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15“!; never across the face Refer to sight guide in tractor manual. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre

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vent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes While going up or down slopes choose a speed low enough to negotiate the slope without stopping To reduce speed,

move gear shift control lever to neutral position, Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un

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sure or at a speed which couid cause a skid. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

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Keep away from drop-offs. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public highways. Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects

in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

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Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge

chute or near any , moving parts while tractor or mower

are running. Always keep clear of discharge chute,

23, Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment,

a, Use only approved drawbar hitch points

b Limit loads to those you can safely control, c. Do not turn sharply Use care when backing, d Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested

in the owner’s manual,

Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

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When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the

vehicle while in operation,.

Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable,

a Use approved gasoline containers. b, Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add

gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that

has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running, Never fill tank indoors, always clean up spill

ed gasoline.

c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust

fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.

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Keep the. vehicle and attachments in good operating con dition, and keep safety devices in place and working,

2 8, Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip

ment is in safe working condition,

2 9, Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank in

side a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure,

30 To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves

or excessive grease Never attempt to clean product while engine is running

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Except for adjustments; DO NOT operate Engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of such part couid create a fire hazard.

Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace if necessary ,

3 3. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in

spected for damage after striking a foreign object and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine; severe damage or injury may result.

When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows; a Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light b Shut the engine off when unclogging chute, c Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness

at frequent intervals.

Do not operate the mower without entire grass catch er, on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place.

Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then on ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is sub ject to deterioration and wear It should be checked frequandy for bag replacement. Replacement bags should be checked to ensure compliance wirh the original manufacturer's recommendations or specifications.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFE

TY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Grass Catcher Attachment It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department They have competent, welt-trained technicians and the proper tools to repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble, operate, and maintain your Craftsman Grass Catcher properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES "

UMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this grass catcher attachment is maintained according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual. Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty excludes biadefs} and blade adapterfs), which are expendable and become worn dur ing normal use.

This warranty does not cover:

- repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and

- grass catcher attachments used for commercial or rental purposes .

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use 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 , Dept 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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INDEX

Assembly:

Grass Catcher.

Mower

.........

Bagging Tips.

Blade Care....

.....................

...........................

...77

........75

......

..16

Grass Catcher Removal.

M Maintenance.

Operation....

Parts Bag.

Repair Parts.

..........

............

.... 16

... 75

..........5 - 7

.16

Safety Rules. Storage

14^

Warranty

...........

.........

........

...... 16

....3

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ASS EM BL

Know Your Grass Catcher

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER. If you understand

thé machine and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Grass Catcher to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions

thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others. Be sure to pay strict attention to all notes and cautions; they are included for your safety. Save this manual for future reference.

Unpacking Instructions

1, Open Carton

2 Remove Plastic Containers.

3 Remove Corrugated Fillers,

4 Remove Blades, Support Past and Grass Catcher

Cover

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

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Mounting Bracket Hardware Parts Bag Contents Not Shown Full Size

U-Bolt. 1/4-20

while mowing We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or stan dard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

________________________

Hood Hinge Pin

Hinge Bracket

End Plug

ni Elbow Clamp

Bracket Support Pin

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ASSEMBLY LOCATION

MOWER DECK PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE

LATCH

ASSEMBLY

AND

RUNNER

AND

DISCHARGE

GUARD

BLADES

BAFFLE

ii Lfl,

i3) Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1

(41 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x ,62

(2) Hex Bolt, 3/8 - 24 X 1 - 3/4, Gr, 5

(31 Locknut, 5/16-18

(4) Locknut, 5/16-18

(2) Lockwasher, 3/8

(2) Washer .406 x 1 x .127/ 112

CHUTE

EXTENSION

ASSEMBLY LOCATION

SUPPORT POST

AND

HOOD HINGE

ELBOW

RETAINER

(41 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

MOUNTING BRACKET PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE

(41 Locknut, 1/4-20

(2) Locknut 5/16-18

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HOOD HINGE

U-BOLT

REAR

MOUNTING

BRACKET

ELBOW

(2) Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4, Gr. 5

|2) Hex Nuts, 1/4-20

(41 Washer .28 x 62 x ,06 ¡21 Locknut, 1/4-20

{11 Washer

(2) Locknut, 1/4-20

(11 Locknut, 3/8-16

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(1) Truss Head Screws

10 - 24 X 1/2

(2} Washer No. 10

(1) Acorn Lock Nut

10 - 24

GRASS CATCHER CARTON CONTENTS;

(11 R .H , Container Assembly with Frame (11 L.H, Container Assembly with Frame (11 Plastic Elbow (1) Plastic Chute Extension (11 Latch Assembly (11 R.H, Baffle

(1)

(II Elbow Shield Assembly (II Mower Deck Bag of Hardware (11 Mounting Bracket Bag of Hardware (11 Post Assembly ni Tube and Handle Assembly (11 Mounting Bracket (21 Blades (11 LH, Baffle (11 Hood

(11 Owner's Manual

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER

(1) 9/16" wrench (2j 1/2" wrenches {21 7/16" wrenches W 7/8" wrench

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.)AND LEFT HAND IL.HJARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

(V screwdriver, 6" (V 3/8" wrench

ASSEMBLY-MOWER

READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER

All hardware for mower assembly found In bag labelea

"Mower Deck Hardware"

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITH GRASS CATCHER ASSEMBLY PARTIALLY

INSTALLED

Turn ignition key (Fig. 2) to "OFF"position.

REMOVE KEY TO PREVENT UNAUTHOR IZED USE.

MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM PLETELY STOPPED.

FIGURE 2

2 Push clutch-brake pedal completely into "BRAKE"

position {Fig. 21

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3. Move gear shift lever ¡Fig 2) to "Neutral" position 4 Place parking brake (Fig. 2) in "ENGAGED" posi

tion- Raise parking brake lever and hold in "ENGAG ED" position. Release clutch-brake pedal

5. Disengage mower blade clutch lever {Fig. 2 - Inset).

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) FROM THE SPARK PLUGfSJ AND KEEP WIREtSI AWAY FROM THE PLUG{S| TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING

Remove mower from tractor. Refer "To Remove

Mower” in your tractor owners manual. For ease of assembly, turn the mower upside down.

Using a 9/16” wrench remove the bolts, lockwashers and washers securing the mower blades to the mandrel assemblies. Save hardware for later use when mower is used without grass catcher.

8. Mount grass catcher blades, lower blade saddles, upper blade saddles and mower blades to mandrel assemblies {Fig. 3) using: two 3/8 - 24 x 1 - 3/4

hex bolts gr.S, two lockwashers and two washers

{shown full size below). Grass catcher blades, lower

blade saddles, upper blade saddles and hardware furnished with grass catcher.

a Return mower blade {Fig. 3) to original position

against mandrel assembly.

b Place upper blade saddle and lower blade sad

dle (Fig. 3) on mower blade. NOTE: Position

flanges as shown in Fig. 3.

c Place grass catcher blade in lower blade saddle

NOTE: Be sure pointed edges of grass catcher blade are facing upward (Fig 3).

d. Secure grass catcher blade assembly to mandrel

assembly using hex bolt, lock washer and

washer {Fig. 3). Tighten securely. NOTE: Lower blade saddle must be seated inside upper blade saddle {Fig. 3 - Inset). Repeat procedure far other blade.

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES. CHECK BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO

MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT. TORQUE BOLTS 27 - 35 FT. LBS.

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREEE LINES INDICATED ON THE BOLT HEAD AS SHOWN AT LEFT

9 Using a 1/2" wrench remove hardware "A" & "B"

{Fig. 4) securing L.H. runner to mower housing.

Hardware may be discarded.

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? 0. Place L.H. baffle (Fig. 4) on lip of mower housing.

Secure L .H, runner to L.H. baffle and mower hous

ing using: two 5/16 carriage bolts and two 5/16 locknuts (shown full size below) NOTE: Do not tighten. L.H baffle and hardware furnished with bagger.

1 1 Using a 1/2" wrench remove hardware "D" (Fig.

5 - Inset) securing discharge guard to mower hous

ing. Hardware may be discarded.

1 2. Using a 1/2” wrench remove hardware "A", "8"

and "C" (Fig. 6) securing R.H. runner to mower housing. Hardware may be discarded. Place R.H. baffle (Fig. 4) on lip of mower housing.

Secure R.H. runner to R.H. baffle and mower hous ing using: one 5/16 carriage bolt and one 5/16 locknut (shown full size below) NOTE: Do not

tighten. R.H. baffle and hardware furnished with grass catcher.

14. Secure L.H. baffle and R.H. baffle to mower hous ing using: four clamps, four 1/4 hex bolts and four

1/4 locknuts (shown full size below). Clamps and

hardware furnished with grass catcher.

a. Place clamps (Fig. 7) over holes in L.H. and R.H.

baffles (Fig. 7). Bolt heads to underside of mower housing. Tighten securely. NOTE:

Tighten hardware assembled in step 10

securely.

Assemble latch assembly to top of R.H. runner (Fig.

8) using: two 5/16 carriage bolts and two 5/16 locknuts (shown full size below). Bolt heads to underside of mower housing. NOTE: Do not tighten. Latch assembly and hardware furnished with grass catcher.

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16. Attach discharge guard to latch assembly and mower housing (Fig. 8} using two 5/16 carriage bolts and two 5/16 locknuts (shown full size below). Bolt heads to underside of mower housing

Tighten securely. Hardware furnished with grass catcher. NOTE: Tighten hardware assembled in steps 13 and 1S.

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Reattach mower to tractor. Refer to "Mower In stallation'' in your tractor owners manual.

ASSEMBLY-GRASS CATCHER

All hardware for grass catcher assembly is found in bag labeled "Mounting Bracket Hardware"

1 Locate u-bolt in parts bag. Place two 1/4 hex nuts

and fwo washers (shown full size below) on u-bolt

(Fig. 9 - inset).

NOTE: Run nuts on u-bolt as shown in illustration below.

U-bolt and hardware furnished with grass catcher.

U-BOLT

2 Insert u-bolt through slot in drawbar as shown in

Fig, 9.

3. Place the rear mounting bracket (Fig. 9) on u-bolt and secure with two washers and two 1/4 locknuts

(shown full size below). Tighten finger tight Rear mounting bracket and hardware furnished with grass catcher

4 Secure the rear mounting bracket to the drawbar

(Fig. 9) using: one shoulder bolt, one washer and

one 3/8 locknut (shown full size below). Tighten securely. NOTE: Tighten hardware assembled in step 3. Hardware furnished with grass catcher

HEX NUT

WASHERS

SHOULDER BOLT

g::::’WASHER

. locknut

REAR MOUNTING BRACKET

FIGURE 9

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SUPPORT POST ASSEMBLY

Assemble the support post assembly to the rear

mounting bracket IFig 10) using support bracket

pin and retainer spring Retainer spring shown full

size below. Support past, latch pin and retainer

spring furnisheid with bagger

RETAINER SPRING

REAR MOUNTING BRACKET

FIGURE 10

FORMED WASHERS

SUPPORT POST ASSEMBLY

ELBOW RETAINER

Install end plug {Fig. 11) on elbow support tube. End plug furnished with bagger.

Mount the elbow retainer and the elbow shield to the elbow support tube (Fig. 11) using: two form ed washers and two 5/16 locknuts (shown full size

below). NOTE: Do not tighten. Elbow retainer,

elbow shield and hardware furnished with bagger:

SUPPORT BRACKET PIN

Locate the hole in one end of the elbow. Slide this end of the elbow through elbow retainer (Fig. 12 Inset). Secure elbow to elbow retainer usirig: one clip, one sere-,., two washers and one acorn nut NOTE: Mount clip in hole located 2 - 1/2” from edge of elbow Hardware shown full size below. Head of screw and flat washer mount to the inside of elbow.

Position clip with closed end of clip facing tube open ing as shown in Fig 12 - Inset Tighten securely. NOTE: Tighten hardware assembled in step 7. Elbow and hardware furnished with grass catcher

FIGURE 11

END PLUG

ELBOW SHIELD

LOCKNUTS

ELBOW SUPPORT TUBE

H* ®(o)

9. Flip seat forward.

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1/4- LOCKNUTS

10 Mount hood hinge to grass catcher cover using (2

1/4 hex bolts and 12} 1/4 locknuts (shown full size

below} (Fig. 12 - upper inset}

1/4 LOCKNUTS

HINGE

'^PIN

1/4 HEX

BOLTS

FIGURE 12

Mount top cover to support post (Fig. 12) using hinge pin and retainer spring. Retainer spring shown full size beiow. Hinge pin and retainer spring furnish ed with grass catcher,

12. Position the grass catcher container assemblies on to the support posts through the "L” slots (Fig. 13

- Inset)

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FIGURE 14

FIGURE 15

ELBOW

SHIELD

TOP COVER

YOUR SPRING LOADED MOWER DEFLEC TOR SHIELD !FIG. 141 MUST NOT BE REMOVED SIMPLY ROTATE IT UP AND HOLD IN UP POSITION WHILE AT TACHING CHUTE EXTENSION. THE

MOWER DEFLECTOR SHIELD CAN BE RELEASED TO REST AGAINST CHUTE EX TENSION. THIS WILL ASSURE DEFLEC TOR SHIELD IS STILL ON MOWER IF CHUTE EXTENSION OF GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT IS REMOVED.

Assemble chute extension to mower housing.

3. Remove cardboard insert from rectangular opening.

b. Insert chute extension pin into latch assembly

spacer (Fig. 14 - R.H. Inset}.

c. Lift up slightly on L.H side of chute extension

lining up spacers located on latch assembly and chute extension (Fig 14 - Lower Inset}.

d. Secure R.H, side of chute extension to latch

assembly using: retainer spring (shown full size below} (Fig. 14 - R.H Inset} Chute extension and retainer spring furnished with grass

' catcher.

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Secure L.H. side of chute extension to latch assembly using: latch pin and retainer spring {Fig. 14 - Lower Inset} Retainer spring shown full size below.. Latch pin and retainer spring fur

nished with grass catcher

Place chute tube {Fig. 14) in elbow Place chute

14. tube over extension (Fig 14) and secure by hook

ing latch over latch pin (Fig. 14 - Upper Inset)

Close top cover NOTE: Be sure elbow shield is on

IS.

inside of top cover (Fig. 14).

OPERATION

CONNECT SPARK PLUG WIREJS) TO SPARK

PLUG(S). BE CAREFUL TO AVOID

Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owners manual

When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will ex perience with regular use of your grass catcher.

TOUCHING HOT MUFFLER OR ENGINE

COMPONENTS.____________________________

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITH GRASS CATCHER ASSEMBLY PARTIALLY INSTALLED.

If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice

The first time relatively high, the second time to

desired height NOTE: Use L.H. side of mower for

trimming. Plastic lawn bags can be inserted inside grass cat

cher containers for ease of debris disposal.

DISENGAGE MOWER WHEN CROSSING GRAVEL SURFACES AND ANY CONDI TIONS WHERE THROW N OBJECTS COULD BE A HAZARD

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VACUUM UP CANS OR OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZAR DOUS PROJECTILES.

Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging. Keep clear grass catcher chute tube clean so that clogg ng can be detected

DISENGAGE BLADES AND STOP ENGINE BEFORE OPENING COVER

INSTALL CONTAINERS OPERATING.

CLOSE COVER BEFORE STARTING

MOWER.

KEEP CLEAR GRASS CATCHER CHUTE TUBE CLEAN TO DETECT CLOGGING. IF CLOGGING OCCURS, DISENGAGE BLADES, SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING TUBE TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTION.

BEFORE

TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION:

Place throttle control at full throttle.

Select a gear low enough to give good mower cut ting performance, good quality cut and good bagg ing performance. NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit your conditions.

VIEW FROM TOP -TOP COVER OPEN

------

R.H HAND

’

------

GRASS CATCHER

ASSEMBLY

^ 1

FIGURE 16

If the grass catcher fails fo pick up cut grass or leaves, it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the system (See Step 1 below) or that the grass catcher con

tainers are full (See step 2 below)

1 Stop tractor and mower and remove clogged grass.

Refer to "Caution" above

2. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the parking brake and stop the engine, a . Unlatch cover (Fig. 15). b. Remove L .H. grass catcher assembly. Stand at

position "X" and grasp grass catcher at points

"A" and "B" and lift off (Fig. 16).

c . After removing L.H assembly, stand at position

"Y", grasp R.H catcher assembly at points "C" and "D" and lift off Reverse procedure to replace.

d. Close cover and latch. NOTE: If experiencing abnormal discharge when operating mower without grass catcher attachment it may be necessary to remove grass catcher blades.

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MAINTENANCE

TO REMOVE GRASS CATCHER

For any adjustment, inspection or maintenance:

1 Push clutch-brake pedal completely into "BRAKE"

position.

2. Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.

3. Place parking brake in "ENGAGED" position. Raise parking brake lever and hold in "ENGAGED" posi

tion Release clutch-brake pedal.

4 Move throttle coritrol lever to "SLOW" position

5 , Disengage mower blade clutch lever

6. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

7 Remove Key.

MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM PLETELY STOPPED.

BLADE CARE

To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recommended that before the start of each mowing season, the old blades be discarded and replaced with new blades. Blades can be purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores.

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S}

FROM THE SPARK PLUGIS) AND KEEP WIREiS) AWAY FROM THE PLUG(S) TO PRE VENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STAR TING. BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING

HOT MUFFLER OR ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Reverse steps 1 thru 15 under "Assembly Catcher", pages 7-11.

YOUR CONTAINERS ARE OF VERY

DURABLE MATERIAL, HOWEVER, IN THE

EVENT OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. THE

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

REPLACEMENT CONTAINER SHOULD COMPLY WITH THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURED SPECIFICATIONS IN ORDER TO INSURE PROPER PERFOR MANCE AND PRODUCT SAFETY.

REPLACE IMMEDIATELY ANY PARTS THAT SHOW WEAR OR DETERIORATION, ESPECIALLY PARTS WHICH CONTAIN THE FLOW OF MATERIAL FROM THE

MOWER. ALSO, CHECK THE CONDITION OF FASTENERS THAT KEEP THESE PARTS IN A SAFE POSITION DURING OPERATION.

Grass

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SERVICE NOTES

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REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER FOR SIDE DISCHARGE MOWER-MODEL NUMBER 917,249392

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REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER FOR SIDE DISCHARGE MOWER- MODEL NUMBER 917.249392

KEY NO

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 0

1 1 1 2

1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6

t 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26 27 85938 28 29 30 3 1 32 33 35 STD541431

PART NO

110334X Cover 'Irass Catcher 86578 110441X

106815X 87067 Corr.'iner • 30 Gai 66238

104389X 83653 Clar-p - Elbow 43 86558 85902 Spring - Retainer 86602 pin ■ Hinge, Support Post

85903

110254X 62361 86562 74316 STD541437 86626 STDS4102S •Nut - Hex 1/4-20 85723

110257X

104387X

104415X

37054 8S924 Lsfch Assembly - Chute. Rear 85937

85936 85893

104418X 86543 "-in Support Bracket

74291010 STDS41010

DEECHiPTION

Brack r” ■ Hinge 37 Stri;; - 'oam 38 STD541425 •Nut - Lock 1/4 • 20 Strip ' '^oam

Bolt - Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 Plug - End

Retainer - Elbow 44 STD551137

Spring - Retainer Post - Support Bolt - Shoulder Bracket - Mounting 50 Washer 51

•Nut - Lock 3/8 - 16

U-Bolt 1 '4 - 20

Washer - Flat 9/32

Elbow Pin - Latch, Rear

Tube Chute

Extension Chute 59

BafUe - R.H 6 1 Batfie - L H. Ciarr’p Saddle - Lower Blade Blade - Lower

Screw - Truss Head 10-24 x 1/2 69

“Nut - Hex # )0 104419X "Nut - Lock 5/16 - 18

KEY NO.

36 57734-

39 40

4 1

4 5 104406X Baffle - Chute

46 85925

47 48 49

68 53059

...

PART

NO.

41945

STD533110 76507 STD522512 85891 Bolt - Hex, 3/8 - 24 X 1 - 3/4 Gr 74316 Washer 406 x 1 x 127/112

STD523107 87091 Latch Assembly 85919 86987 STD551110 85463 71615 10980BX Latch

120108X 120109X Assembly - Frame. L.H 5080 2029J

12049 57155 73501 Screw, #10 - 24 X 1 - 1/4

1102S5X Shield - Elbow 7206J 60867 Acorn. Nut #10 - 24 53847

65328 Nut ■ Acorn 1/4-20

110261X Manual - Owners

DESCRIPTION

Washer. Formed Screw • Truss Head 10-24 x 1

•Bolt - Carriage 5/16-18x1

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 093

•Bolt - Hex, 1/4 - 20 X 1 - lA

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Pin Assembly - Latch, Chute

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Handle - Tube, Chute Saddle - Upper Blade

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MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.249392

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

GRASS CA TCHER

The Model Number wH! be found on the Model Plate attached to the Support Post Always provide the Model Number when re

questing service or repair parts for your Craftsman Grass Catcher. Alt parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service

Center/Departments and most Sears stores

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWA YS GIVE THE FOLLOW

ING INFORMATION:

• THE PART NUMBER

• THE PART DESCRIPTION

• THE MODEL NUMBER

• THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians having the parts, tools and the equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you, 'We Service What We Sell"

Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Chicago, IL 60684 U.S,A.

110261X 6.17.87 Rev. 1

Printed in U.S.A,

Craftsman 917.249392 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

GRASS CATCHER

SAFETY RULES

INDEX

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Unpacking Instructions

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