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.

CRflFTSMflN®

GRASS CATCHER

Assembly

Installation

Operation

Repair Parts

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

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,

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

8Clear the work area of objects (wire, rooks, etc.I which might be picked up and thrown

9Disengage all attachment clutches and return gear shift control to neutral before attempting to start the engine

10, 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

14Do 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.

1 5 Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre­ 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,

1 7, Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un­ sure or at a speed which couid cause a skid.

1 8 Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

Keep away from drop-offs.

Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public highways.

20Exercise 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

2 1 Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

2 2 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,

24 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.

32Do 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.

34Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe damage or injury may result.

35When 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.

36Do 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.

38Under 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.

A	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.	............ .............77
Mower......... .	............................ 8

В

Bagging Tips.	........75
Blade Care....	...... ..16

Grass Catcher Removal.	............ .16
M	.... 16
Maintenance.
О	... 75
Operation....
P	.....................5 - 7
Parts Bag.
R	18
Repair Parts.
s	........ 2
Safety Rules.
Storage...........	...... 16

14^

Warranty.........

....3

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

2Remove Plastic Containers.

3Remove Corrugated Fillers,

4Remove 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

while mowing We recommend Wide Vision

mmmmnSafety

Mask for

over

the

spectacles

or

stan­

dard safety

glasses,

available at

Sears

Retail

or Catalog Stores.________________________

Mounting Bracket Hardware Parts Bag

Contents Not Shown Full Size

U-Bolt. 1/4-20

Hood Hinge Pin

Hinge Bracket

ni Elbow Clamp

End Plug

Bracket Support Pin

ASSEMBLY		MOWER DECK PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE
LOCATION
LATCH
				IT	L	f l ,
ASSEMBLY				ii
AND
RUNNER	i3) Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1						(31 Locknut, 5/16-18

RUNNER

AND

DISCHARGE

GUARD

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

(4) Locknut, 5/16-18

BLADES

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

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

BAFFLE

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

(41 Locknut, 1/4-20

CHUTE

EXTENSION

	ASSEMBLY	MOUNTING BRACKET PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE
	LOCATION

SUPPORT POST

AND

HOOD HINGE

ELBOW

RETAINER

(2) Locknut 5/16-18