Craftsman 917249393 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.249393

Caution: Read and Follow

All Safety Rules And Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment.

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

CRR RN®

TCHER

Assembly

Installation Operation

Repair Parts

SAFETY RULES

1o Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with your trector_

2 Do not allowchildrento operate the machine, Donot allow

adults to operate it without proper instructlon_

3 Do not carry passengers° Do not mow when childrenand

others are around,

4 Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fit-

ting clothing that could get caught in moving parts_

5 Keep your eyes and mindon your tractor, mower andthe

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, rocks, etco) 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.

10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine

before leaving the operator's position.

11 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,

12, Disengage power to attachments whentransporting ornot

in use.

13 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicleun-

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_

14, 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.

15_ Reduce speed on slopes and maketurns graduallyto pre-

vent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes°

16o While goingup or down slopeschoose a speedlow enough

to negotiate the slope without stopping, To reducespeed,

move gear shift control lever to neutral position.

17. Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un-

sure or at a speed which could cause a skid_

18. Stay alert forholes inthe terrain and other hiddenhazards_

Keep away from drop-offs`

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

highways_

20, Exercise special care when mowing aroundfixed objects

in order to prevent the blades from striking them,, Never deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign

objects_

21. Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop. 22_ Never place hands orfeet 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.

boLimit loads to those you can safely control.

c, Do not turn sherplyo Use care when backing_ d, Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested

24_ Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. 25o When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

26_ Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable_

27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-

28. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-

29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank in-

30. To reduce fire hazard, keepthe enginefree of grass, leaves

31 Except for adjustments; DO NOT operate Engine if air

32_ Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with exhaust

33= The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in-

34. Do not changethe engine governor settings or overspeed 35_ When using the vehicle with mower, proceed asfollows;

36_ Do not operate the mower without entire grass catch- 37 Disengage power to mower before backing up_ Do not

38_ Under normalusage thegrass catcher bag material issub-

in the owner's manual

msterial toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while in operation.

ao Use approved gasoline containers. b, Never remove the fuel cap of the lust 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 ifthe engine isrun in the garage _exhaust

fumes are dangerous, Do not run the engine indoors.

dition, and keep safety devices in place and working_ ment is in safe working condition.

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

enclosure_ orexcessive grease_Never attempt to clean productwhile

engine is running_ cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is

removed. Removalof such part could create a fire hazard. system, Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create

afirehazard_Inspect periodically and replaceif necessary_ spected for damage after striking a foreign object and the

damage should be repairedbefore restarting and operating the equipment.

the engine; severe damage or injury may result. a. Mow only in dayiight 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.

er, on mowers so equippedor the deflector shieldin place. mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary andthen on-

ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

ject to deterioration and wear_ tt should be checked fre_ quently for bag replacement° Replacement bags should

be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recommendations or specifications_

LOOK FORTHIS 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, well-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 ""

LIMITED 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 blade(s) and blade adapter(s), 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., Depto 698/731A Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

INDEX

Assembly:

Grass Catcher ............................................................ 1 1

Mower ........................................................................ 8

Bagging Tips .................................................................... 15

Blade Care ....................................................................... 16

Grass Catcher Removal ..................................................... 16

Maintenance .................................................................... 16

Operation ........................................................................ 15

Parts Bag ..................................................................... 5 - 7

Repair Parts ..................................................................... 18

Safety Rules ...................................................................... 2

Storage ........................................................................... 16

Warranty ........................................................................... 3

ASSEMBL Y

Know Your Grass Catcher

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR GRASS CA TCHERo If you understand the machine and its operation, you wilt achieve efficient and peak performanqe. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Grass Catcher to familiarize }/ourself 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 yourseff 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

1o Open Carton.

2o Remove Plastic Containers°

3. Remove Corrugated Fillers. 4o Remove Blades, Support Post and Grass Catcher

Cover°

Mower Deck Hardware Parts Bags

Contents Not Shown Full Size

(2) Lower Blade Saddle

(21 Saddle

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

Safety 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

(1) U-Bolt, I/4-20 (1) Latch Pin

(1) Clamp

{1) Latch Pin

(1) Front

Latch Bracket

(I) Hinge Bracket

(1) End Plug

(1) Elbow Clamp

(!) Bracket Support Pin

ASSEMBLY

LOCATION

FRONT LATCH

BRACKET

AND

RUNNER

LATCH

ASSEMBLY

AND

DISCHARGE

GUARD

MOWER DECK PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE

(3) Carriage Bolt, 5/!6-18 x 1

121 Carriage Bolt, 5!16-18 x _62

(3) Locknut, 5/16-18

_lU

12t Locknut, 5/16-18

BLADES

BAFFLE

CHUTE

EXTENSION

ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BRACKET PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE LOCATION

(2) Hex Bolt, 3/8 - 24 x 1 - 3/4, Gro 5

(2) Washer _406 x 1 x _127/.112

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

(2) Retainer Spring

(2) Lockwasher, 3/8

(1) Locknut, 1/4-20

SUPPORT POST

AND

HOOD HINGE

ELBOW

RETAINER

(2) Formed Washer

(2) Retainer Spring

(2) Locknut 5/16-18

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