Craftsman 917.249740 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual46" MowerGRASS CATCHERModel No.917.249740CAUTION:Read and follow all SafetyRules and Instructionsbefore operating thisequipmen

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

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

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

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SAFETY RULESA Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers AIMPORTANT; THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECT

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers• Be sure the area is clearof other peoplebefore mowing.Stop machine ff anyone enters the area.

KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASSCATCH ER.Compare the illustrations with

SUPPORTPOSTSTOMOUNTINGBRACKETLOWERCHUTEASSEMBLYTOMOWERDECKGROUP"C"I(2) RetainerSpringGROUP"D"I(2) Support Clevis Pin(4)Tubing End

PARTS IDENTIFICATIONCOVERUPPER CHUTEFULLBAGGERINDICATORCHUTE LATCHGRASSCATCHERCONTAINERSLOWER CHUTELOWER CHUTEATTACHINGSTRAPSNOTE: When righthand (R.H

1REAR MOUNTING BRACKET ANDSUPPORT PLATE (See Figs. 1A & 1B)Use Hardware - - GROUP "A"• Installsupportplate to insideof drawbar asshown,

MOUNTING TO TRACTOR (See Fig. 4)Use Hardware - - GROUP "C"NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain theassistance of another person

CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 6)No hardware required• Install one container to left side first with warning tooutside of unit. Install another containe