Sears 917.249391 User Manual

OWNERS
MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.249391

Caution:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and instructions

Carefully

CRAFTSMAN

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GRAS CATCH

Assembly
installation

Operation
Repair Parts

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

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 "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION".

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT

(EXCLUDING BLADE(S) AND BLADE ADAPTER(S)

For one year from the date of purchase, when this grass catcher attachment is maintained and
lubricated 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 Iegal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 6981731A Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY ............................................... 2

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ....................................... 3

ASSEMBLY - MOWER .............................................. 4

ASSEMBLY - GRASS CATCHER ........................................ 7

OPERATION .................................................... 11

MAINTENANCE .................................................. 12

STORAGE ...................................................... 12

REPAIR PARTS ........................ : .......................... 14

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATnON

1. Know the controls 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 substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fit-

ting clothing that could get caught in moving parts,

5 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 [n 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, etc.) 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.

12. Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in1Jse.

13, 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,

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 make turns gradually to pre-

vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.

16. While going up or down slopes choose a speed tow enough
to negotiate the slope without stopping. To reduce speed,
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 for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

Keep away from drop-offs.

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

20. Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects
in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never

deliberatefy run tractor or mower into or over any foreign

objects,

2 t, Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

22. Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute or near any moving parts whi_e 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.

25. 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

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, keep the engine free 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 change the engine governor settings or overspeed

35. When using the vehfcle with mower, proceed as follows;

36. Do not operate the mower without entire grass catch-

37. Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not

3 8. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is sub-

fumes are dangerous. Do not run theengine indoors,

dition, and keep safety devices in pIace and working.

ment is in safe working condition.

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

enclosure.

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

cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is
removed. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.

system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create
a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary,

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

the equipment.

the engine; severe damage or injury may result.

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.

er, on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place.

mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then on-
ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the

mower.

ject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked fre-
quently for bag replacement. Replacement bags should

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

LOOK FORTHIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFE-
TY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

PARTSIDENTIFICATION

COVER

ELBOW

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30 GALLON

CONTAINER

FIGURE 1

CHUTE

TUBE

ASSEMBLY

KEY

EXTENSION
CHUTE

ASSEMBLY

MOWER BLADE
CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

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CHUTE LATCH
PIN

To assemble your grass catcher you will need:

(1) 9/16" wrench (1} screwdriver
(2) 1/2" wrenches (t) 3/8" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1} 7/8" wrench

"CLUTCH/BRAKE"

POSITION

FIGURE 2

BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

GEAR SHIFT
LEVER /"

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

ASSEMBLY-MOWER

READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA-
TION" CARFEULLY BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR GRASS CATCHER,

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITH GRASS
CATCHER ASSEMBLY PARTIALLY

INSTALLED.

All hardware for mower assembly found in bag labeled

"Mower Deck Hardware".

1. Turn

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

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REMOVE KEY TO PREVENT UNAUTHOR-
IZED USE,

MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES

AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM-

PLETELY STOPPED.

2 , Push c/utch-brake peda/ complete/y into "BRAKE"

position (Fig. 2).

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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 "EN-

GAGED" position, Release ctutch-brake pedal.

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

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FROM THE SPARK PLUGIS) AND KEEP
WIRE(S) AWAY FROM THE PLUG(S) TO
PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.

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6. Remove mower from tractor. Refer to "To Remove
Mower" in your tractor owners manual. Turn the

mower upside down.

7. Using a 9/16" wrench remove the bolts,
Iockwashers 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. 5, two Iockwashers and two washers

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

blade saddles, upper blade saddles and hardware

furnished with grass catcher.

MOWER

LOWER
BLADE

FLANGES

WASHER

_ LOCKWASH ER

HEX BOLT - GR. 5

MANDREL

•UPPER BLADE
SADDLE

GRASS
CATCHER
BLADE

FIGURE 3

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a. For ease of assembly, turn mower upside down.

b. Return mower blade (Fig. 3) to original position

against mandrel assembly.

c. Place upper blade saddle and lower blade sad-

dle (Fig. 3) on mower blade. NOTE: Position
flanges as shown in Fig. 3.

d. Place grass catcher blade in lower blade saddle.

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

e . Secure grass catcher blade assembly to mandrel

assembly using hex bolt, Iockwasher and
washer (Fig. 3). Tighten securely. NOTE: Lower
blade saddle must be seated inside upper blade
saddle (Fig. 3 -Inset). Repeat procedure for other

blade.

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ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED

BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO
BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES. CHECK

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

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a.H.

L.H. BAFFLE

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY THREE 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. .5.

FIGURE 4

10. 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.

FIGURE 5

MOWER

HOUSING

R.H. FOOTREST

DISCHARGE
GUARD

11. 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", "'B"

and "'C" (Fig, 6) securing R.H. runner to mower
housing. Hardware may be discarded.

1 3. 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 Iocknuts (shown futl size below). Clamps and

hardware furnished with grass catcher,

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FIGURE 6

a. Place clamps (Fig. 7) overholes 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.

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

8) using: two 5/16 carriage bolts and two 5/16

Iocknuts (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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CLAMPS

FIGURE 7 - 6 -

16. Attach discharge guard to latch assembly and
mower housing (Fig. 8) using two 5/16 carriage

bolts and two 5/15 Iocknuts (shown furl size
below), Bolt heads to underside of mower housing.

Tighten securely, Hardware furnished with grass
catcher. NOTE: Tighten hardware assembled in
steps 13 and 15.

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17. 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 !/4 hex nuts
and two washers (shown full size below) on u-bolt.

NOTE: Back nuts down the full length of u-bolt. U-
bolt and hardware furnished with grass catcher.

2. Insert u-bolt through slot in drawbar by reaching
from underneath between drawbar and transaxle

(Fig. 9).

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

(shown full size below). Tighten finger tight, Rear

mounting bracket and hardware furnished with
grass catcher.

WASHERS

1/4 LOCKNUTS

SHOULDER
BOLT

R.H.

RUNNER

FIGURE 8

HEX NUTS

U-BO LT

DRAWBAR

WASHER • _
318 LOCKNUT

REAR

'tOUNTING

BRACKET

FIGURE 9

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4. Secure the rear mounting bracket to the drawbar
(Fig. 9) using: one shoulder bolt, one washer and

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

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SUPPORT
POST

5. Assemble the support post to the rear mounting
bracket (Fig. 10) usingsupport bracket pin and re-
tainer spring. Retainer spring shown furl size below.
Support post, latch pin and retainer spring furnish-

ed with bagger.

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RETAINER
SPRING

REAR

MOUNTING

BRACKET

FIGURE 10

ELBOW
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5116 HEX
BOLTS

SUPPORT
POST

SUPPORT
BRACKET
PIN

6. Mount elbow support tube to support post (Fig. 11)

using: two 5/16 hex bolts and two 5/16 Iocknuts

{shown full size below}. NOTE: Position elbow sup-

port tube as shown in Fig. 11, Tighten securely,
Elbow support tube and hardware furnished with
bagger.

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7. Install end plug (Fig. 1!) on elbow support tube. End
plug furnished with bagger.

8. Mount the elbow retainer and the elbow shield to
the elbow support tube (Fig. 11) using: two form-

ed washers and two 5/16 Iocknuts {shown full size
below). NOTE: Do not tighten. Elbow retainer,

elbow shield and hardware furnished with bagger.

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ELBOW I
SUPPORT

END PLUG _" _ ELBOW SHIELD

TUBE

FIGURE 11

FORMED WAI

_"_ LOCKNUTS

.

Slide elbow through elbow'retainer (Fig. t2 - Inset).
Secure elbow to elbow retainer using: two clips,

two screws, two washers and two acorn nuts.
NOTE: Mount clips in holes located 2 - I/2" from

edge of elbow. Hardware shown full size below,
Heads of screws and flat washers mount to the in-

side of elbow. Position clips with closed end of clip
facing tube opening as shown in Fig. 12 - Inset.

Tighten securely. NOTE: Tighten hardware
assembled in step 8. Elbow and hardware furnish-
ed with grass catcher.

10. Flip seat forward.

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1 1, Mount top cover to support post (Fig. 12) using

hinge pin and retainer spring. Retainer spring shown
full size below, Hinge pin and retainer spring furnish-
ed with grass catcher,

TOP

RETAINER
SPRING

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

- Inset).

SUPPORT POST

HINGE

FIGURE 12

1G_RASS

CATCHER
CONTAINER _.---_

ASSEMBLIES [

BRACKET

'r"L" SLOT

POST

SUPPORT

POST

FIGURE 13

ANDLE

CHUTE _CHUTE

.EXTENSION E;

SHIELD

LATCH
ASSEMBLY
SPACER

ELBOW

FIGURE 14

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CONTA|NEPt _

FIGURE 15

CHUTE
TUBE

LATCH
ASSEMBLY

LATCH

.__PtN

ELBOW
SHIELD

JTE

EXTENSION

TOP

_ASSEMBLY

HUTE

EXTENSION

ASSEMBLY

YOUR SPRING LOADED MOWER DEFLEC-
TOR SHIELD (FIG, 14} 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.

13. Assemble chute extension to mower housing.
a. Insert chute extension pin into latch assembly

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

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

lining up spacers located on latch assembly and
chute extension.

c. Secure R.H side of chute extension to latch

assembly using: retainer spring (shown full size
below). Chute extension and retainer spring fur-
nished with grass catcher.

AS£EMBLY

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d. Secure L.H. side of chute extension to latch

assembly using: latch pin and retainer spring. Re-
tainer spring shown full size below. Latch pin

and retainer spring furnished with grass catcher.

14, Place chute tube (Fig, 14) in elbow. Place chute

tube over chute extension (Fig. 14) and secure by

pulling rubber latch on chute extension over latch
pin (Fig. 14 - Upper Inset) on chute tube.

I 5. Close top cover. NOTE: Be sure elbow shield is on

inside of top cover, Use latches to secure top cover
to pins of frame assemblies,

OPERATION

DISENGAGE MOWER WHEN CROSSING
GRAVEL SURFACES AND ANY CONDI-
TIONS WHERE THROWN OBJECTS
COULD BE A HAZARD,

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VACUUM UP
CANS OR OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARD-
OUS PROJECTILES.

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5, Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the

dew is stil! heavy. Grass clippings collected under
these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the

walls of the flow path causing clogging.

6. Keep clear grass catcher chute tube clean so that
clogging can be detected.

DISENGAGE BLADES AND STOP ENGINE
BEFORE OPENING COVER.

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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,

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TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION:

1. Place throttle control at full throttle,

2. Select a gear low enough to give good mower cut-
ting performance, good quality cut and good bag-

ging performance. NOTE: It may be necessary to

overlap width of cut to suit your conditions.

3. If grass is extremely tall, it should be mo wed twice.

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

4. Plastic lawn bags can be inserted inside grass cat-
cher containers for ease of debris disposal.

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CATCHER ASSEMBLY PARTIALLY
INSTALLED.

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The first time relatively high, the second time to

If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves,
it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the
system (See Step I be!ow) or that the grass catcher con-
tainers are full (See step 2 below).

1. Stop tractor and mower and remove clogged grass.

2. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the

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

INSTALL CONTAINERS
OPERATING.

MOWER.

CLOSE COVER BEFORE STARTING
KEEP CLEAR GRASS CATCHER CHUTE

TUBE CLEAN TO DETECT CLOGGING. IF
CLOGGING OCCURS, DISENGAGE

BLADES, SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
THE PARKING BRAKE AND SHUT OFFTHE

ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING TUBE TO
CLEAR OBSTRUCTION.

Refer to "Caution" above,

parking brake and stop the engine.

a. Unlatch cover (Fig. 15). Remove grass catcher

assemblies.

b, Remove the grass catchers and replace

assemblies.

c. Close cover and latch.

BEFORE

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 "ENGA GED" posi-

tion. Release clutch-brake pedal.

4. Move throttle control lever to "'SLOW" position.

5. Disengage mower blade clutch lever.

6. Turn ignition key to "'OFF" position.

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

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S)
FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) AND KEEP

WIRE(S) AWAY FROM THE PLUG(S) TO

PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL

STARTING.

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,

Reverse steps 1 thru 75 under "Assembly - Grass
Catcher", pages 7 _ 17.

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YOUR CONTAINERS ARE OF VERY
DURABLE MATERIAL, HOWEVER, IN THE

EVENT OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR

DAMAGE, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY, THE
REPLACEMENT CONTAINER SHOULD

COMPLY WITH THE ORIGINAL
MANUFACTURED SPECIFICATIONS IN
ORDER TO INSURE PROPER PERFOR-
MANCE AND PRODUCT SAFETY.

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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.

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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.

SERVICE NOTES

REPABR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER - 38" FOR StDE DISCHARGE MOWER--MODEL NUMBER 917,249391

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REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER - 38" FOR SiDE DISCHARGE MOWER--MODEL NUMBER 917.249391

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION
NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 87065 Cover - Top 3 8 STD541425
2 86578 Bracket - Hinge 3 9 STD533110
3 I04915X Strip - Foam 40 76507
4 87064 Strip - Foam 41 STD622512

5 87067 Container - 30 Gal. 4 2 85891
6 87057 Tube - Elbow Support 4 3 74316
7 104389X Plug - End 4 4 STD551137

8 83553 Clip - Elbow 4 5 104406X
9 86558 Retainer - Elbow 4 6 85925

10 85902 Spring - Retainer 4 7 STD523107
1 1 86602 Pin - Hinge, Support Post 48 87091

1 2 85903 Spring - Retainer 4 9 85919

13 86564 Post - Support 50 86987
14 62361 Bolt - Shoulder 5 1 STD551110

1 5 86562 Bracket - Mountin_ 5 2 85463
16 _ Washer 5 3 71615
17 STD541437 *Nut - Lock 3r/8 "- T'6 54 100225L

18 86626 U-Bolt t/4 - 20 5 5 87061
19 STD54!025 *Nut - Hex 1/4 - 20 56 87062

2 0 85723 Washer - Flat 9132 5 7 5080
2 1 87056 Elbow 58 2029J

2 2 104387X Pin - Latch, F_ear 59 12049
23 104415X Tube - Chute '6 1 73501
2 4 87054 Extension Chute 6 2 86920

_'5 85924 Latch Assembly - Chute, Rear 6 3 7206J
2 6 85937 Baffle - R.H. 6 4 60867
2 7 85938 Baffle - L.H. 6 5 57968
2 8 85936 Clamp 6 6 53847
2 9 85893 Saddle - Lower Blade 6 7 67823
3 0 104418X Blade - Lower 6 8 53059

31 86543 Pin - Support Bracket 6 9 65328
3 2 26936 Screw - Truss Head 10-24 x .62 --- 104419X
33 STD541010 *Nut - Hex #10 --- 87068
34 77394 Bolt - Hex 5/16 - 16 x 1 Gr. 5
35 STD541431 *Nut - Lock 5/16 - 18
3 6 57734 Washer, Formed

3"7 13328 Screw - Truss Head 10-2_ x 5/8

*Standard Hardware -- Purchase Locally

*Nut - Lock 1/4 - 20
*Bolt - Carriage 5/16 - 18 x 1

Washer 11/32

_Bolt - Hex, 1/4 - 20 x 1 - 1/4

Bolt - Hex, 3/8 - 24 x 1 - 314 Gr. 5

Washer .406 x 1 x .1271.112

*Washer - Lock, 3/8
Baffle - Chute

Pin Assembly - Latch, Chute
*Bolt - Hex 5/16 - 18 x 314 Gr. 5

Latch Assembly
Handle - Tube, Chute
Saddle - Upper Blade

*Washer- Lock #10

Decal - Danger
Bolt - Hex 1/4 - 20 x 3/4

Latch - Hood
Assy. Bracket - Frame, R.H.

Assy. Bracket - Frame, L.H.
Washer, Lock No. 10

Nut - Weld
Washer, Flat

Screw, #10 - 24 x 1 - 1/4
Shield - Elbow

Spacer, Split
Acorn, Nut #10 - 24

Bolt - Hex 1/4 - 20 x 314

Washer
Nut - Lock 1/4 - 20
Bolt - Hex 1/4 - 20 x 1/2
Nut - Acorn 1/4 - 20

Bag - Trash, 30 Gal., 1.5 Mit.
Manual - Owners

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64 _ 35 _ 40 _33 @ 57

@ 51 _ 59

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CRAFTSMAN

OWNERS

MANUAL

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

GRASS CATCH

The Model Number will be found on the Model Plate at-
tached to the Support Post. Always provide the Model

Number when requesting service or repair parts for your
38" Craftsman Grass Catcher.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Ser-

vice Center/Departments and most Sears stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS. ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

THE PART NUMBER
THE PART DESCRIPTION

THE MODEL NUMBER OF YOUR CRAFTSMAN GRASS

CATCHER

THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con-
sider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians having the parts, tool 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.