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

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GRASS CATCHER

Assembly
Installation

Operation
Repair Parts

Printed in U S A.

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

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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

1 5

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

1 7,

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

1 8

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

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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.

2 1

Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge

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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,

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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

2 5 .

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

vehicle while in operation,.

26

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.

27,

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

3 1

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.

32

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.

34

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine; severe damage or injury may result.

35

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.

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

3?

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.

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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.

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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFE

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

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

INDEX

Assembly:

Grass Catcher.

Mower

.........

В

Bagging Tips.

Blade Care....

.

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.

.

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...77

........75

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..16

8

Grass Catcher Removal.

M
Maintenance.

О

Operation....

P

Parts Bag.

R

Repair Parts.

.

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.... 16

... 75

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

.16

18

s

Safety Rules.
Storage

14^

Warranty

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2

...... 16

....3

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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.

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Hood Hinge Pin

Hinge Bracket

End Plug

ni Elbow Clamp

Bracket Support Pin

ASSEMBLY
LOCATION

MOWER DECK PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE

LATCH

ASSEMBLY

AND

RUNNER

RUNNER

AND

DISCHARGE

GUARD

BLADES

BAFFLE

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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