Craftsman 917.249660 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualiCRnFTSMnN°I46" MowerGRASS CATCHERModel No.917.249660CAUTION:Read and follow all SafetyRules and Instructions be-fore operatin

CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 5)1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown.2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half tomeet bottom

LOWER CHUTE (See Figs. 7A & 7B)Use Hardware - - GROUP "E"• Press weld nut into rubber latch and install two latchhook assemblies to lowe

CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY(See Fig. 8)Use Hardware - - GROUP "F & G"• Assemble latch pin to upper chute, as shown.Press weld nut into rubber l

TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGINGOPERATION:Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractorowner's manual.When operating your grass catcher on a l

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSAlways observe safety rules when performing any main-tenance.• Before each use check for loose fasteners.• Clean unit thoroughl

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i Ii IIIIIIiIII IIiI II,I III'i!iIiIIIII|1I'IIIII,DRILLTWO7/16" HOLESrf1) CUT OUT TEMPLATE.2) ALIGN BO'FrOM AND LEFT EDGEOF TEMPLA

&CAUTION: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH PREPARATION OFTRACTOR:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place gearshift/motion control lever

REPAIR PARTSGRASS CATCHER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.249660372O\\129 13141867168 910153635313147 313026162522

REPAIR PARTSGRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249660KEY PARTNO, NO.2 691803 1275334 1398515 1268406 180210087 1309338 871759 1906121610 7206J11 STD541

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersAIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.

Get it fixed, at your home or ours!YourHomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers &Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.Stop machine if anyone enters the

CONGRATULATIONSon your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engineered andmanufactured to give you the best possible dep

KNOWYOUR GRASS CATCHERREADTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATINGYOUR GRASS CATCHER.Compare the illustrations with th

SUPPORTTUBETOCOVERASSEMBLYSUPPORTPOSTTOMOUNTINGBRACKETLOWERCHUTEASSEMBLYTOMOWERDECKCHUTELATCHASSEMBLYtoUPPERCHUTECHUTELATCHASSEMBLYtoLOWERCHUTEGROUP &

BEFORE YOU START TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHERSome tractor models may need minor modifications before you can mount the grass catcher to the tractor.L

REAR MOUNTING BRACKET andSUPPORT TUBE(See Figs. 1A, 1B & 1C)Use Hardware - - GROUP "A"Before continuing with assembly, you must first de

COVER SEAL(See Fig. 2)No hardware requiredAlign mark on seal with mark at cover opening.• Work seal into opening so cover sits between flangesof seal.