Craftsman 917249791 User Manual GRASS CATCHER Manuals And Guides L0203200
CRAFTSMAN Grass Catcher Manual L0203200 CRAFTSMAN Grass Catcher Owner's Manual, CRAFTSMAN Grass Catcher installation guides
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Owner's Manual JCRIIFTSMI N°J GRASS CATCHER 42" Mower Model No. 917.249791 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., • • • • • Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman Safety Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts II 60179 U.S.A. SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn and on the machine before starting. slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The instructions, to operate the machine. mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. could be picked up an_dthrown ..bYthe blade. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause Be sure ih'e-area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop sliding. machine .if.anyone enters the.area. • Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootonthe Never carry passengers. ...... ground. Do n_ mo_; Jn_rev'erse-unless absolutely necessary. Always • DO not use grass catcher on steep slopes. look down and__befdre and while backing. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone:_Do not_operate the -mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard.i n place, Slow down before tu-rning:.... IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Neverassume that children will remain where you last saw them. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall oft and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Never allow children to operate the machine. Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the ridingmower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. IV. SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. They Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors. Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and bum. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. Never run a machine inside a closed area. II. SLOPE OPERATION Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. Never tamper with safety devices. operation regularly. Check their proper Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debits build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. DO: Mow up and down slopes, not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. 2 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. & Look for this symbolto point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!It BECOME ALERTI!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert and rum machine off if children enter the area. Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Mowers CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. & CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that ara recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sensewhen towing. Operate onlyat the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect sperk plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. They have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2-3 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 5-8 OPERATION .................................................................. 9 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .............................. 10 STORAGE ................................................................... 10 WARRANTY ................................................................ 10 REPAIR PARTS ...................................................... 12-13 KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCH ER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiadze yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference. UNPACKING • • TOOLS INSTRUCTIONS Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. Check carton contents against list. Besureallpartsare there. CARTON FOR ASSEMBLY (1) 9/16" Wrench CONTENTS: (2) ContainerTops (2) Container Bottoms (1) Upper Chute (1) Lower Chute PARTS REQUIRED (1) Support Assembly (1) Cover Assembly (4) Shoulder Bolts IDENTIFICATION (4) Shoulder Bolts 5/16 - 18 Self Tapping COVER UPPER CHUTE FULL INDICATOR LATCH GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING STRAPS NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the tractor, in the operator's position. CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR: Place gearshift/motion A i control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. epress clutch/brake and key. set parking brake. Turn ignition key "OFF"pedal and fully remove Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and placewire whereit cannot come in contact with plug. BAGGER SUPPORT (See Figs. 1A & 1B) ASSEMBLY MOUNTING SUPPORT NOTE: If your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts installed on the rear drawbar, simply hang the support assembly on the bolts. Discard the four (4) shoulder bolts supplied and go on to Step 2 instructions. COVER ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY (See Fig. TO 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. SHOULDER BOLTS 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor as shown. 2. Lift and rotate cover to align cover bracket with support assembly. Slide cover assembly down ontothe support assembly. 3. COVER ASSEMBLY FIG. 1A If your tractor does not have four (4) shoulder bolts installed on the drawbar, follow the instructionsbelow. 1. 2. Using the four formed holes in the drawbar, install the four shoulder bolts as shown and tighten securely. Hang the support assembly on the bolts. SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY _ l _ LF TAPPING SHOULDER BOLTS FIG. 1B TO REMOVE THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. lC) 1. Pulloutward on the stop bracket enough to allow support assembly to be lifted up and away from drawbar. PULL OUT ON STOP BRACKET REMOVE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FIG. lC TO 5 FIG. 2 1. 2. CONTAINER MOUNTING No hardware required (See Fig. 4) CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) No hardware required Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. 1. Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. Install other container to right side. NOTE: Right container should always overlap leftcontainer at center support. 3. Press halves tightly together while liftingtop to lock into place as shown. IMPORTANT: BEFORE LOCKING THE TABS, HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN INSET. 4. 2. Close cover and lock latch handle over center support tube. Repeat for second container. COVER LATCH-HANDLE CONTAINER CONTAINER WARNING HALF CONTAINER TOP HALF CONTAINER BOTTOM CONTAINER HANDLE HALF SUPPORT TUBE PRESS TOGETHER TO FORM SEAL WHILE LIFTING TOP HALF CONTAINER WARNING LOCKING TAB FIG. 4 ASSEMBLY CHECK: Squeeze sides of lower half of container and check that there is no gap between upper and lower halves. If a gap appears, unlock tabs to separate container halves and repeat instructions above. FIG. 3 6 1. 2. 3. 4. LOWER REAR EDGE BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL BRACKET TAB AND MOWER HOUSING OPTIONAL LOWER Fig. 5) No CHUTE hardware (See required GAUGE _ WHEEL AND BRACKET Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. With your right hand, raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. With your left hand, hold lower chute as shown and position lower rear edge of chute between gauge wheel bracket tab and mower housing. Align"B"on Iowerchute extended edge with "B"on mower housing. With your righthand, push firmly on the Iowerchute until the extended edge slides under the deflector shield and along side the hinge bracket as shown. AUGN CHUTE'B" WITH MOWER"B" NOTE: Do not allow frontedge of lower chute to go inside the mower deckopening. 5. With chute inproper position,hold the chute securely, so itdoes not move, while hooking the rear and frontlatches to the mower deck. NOTE: While hooking the latches, the deflector shield may try to push the chute away from the mower deck opening. It is important to hold the chute in position while hooking the latches to the mower deck. • If your tractor is equipped with gauge wheels on the deck, then itwill be necessary to hookthe rear latch into the hole in the R.H. gauge wheel bracket. CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation. PUSH IN EXTENDED EDGE "B" Must be under deflector shield and along side the hinge bracket DEFLECTOR SHIELD HINGE BRACKET FIG. 5 DEFLECTOR SHIELD \ © © REAR GAUGE WHEEL BRACKET FRONT LATCH WITHREAR GAUGEWHEELS REAR WITHOUT GAUGE WHEELS LATCH 7 REAR LATCH 1. 2. LEVEL No MOWER hardware DECK required UPPERNo CHUTE Figs. 6A & 6B) hardware (See required Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position, Assemble upperchute by insertingcurved end into hole in back of cover. Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance. See your tractors owner's manual for instructions. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bag indicator. 3. Push in and tum upper chute until it is in line with lower chute. 4. Align the bosses on Iowerchute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together. Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin. 5. FULL BAG HANDLE COVER UPPER CHUTE LOWER FIG. 6A ALIGNMENT SLOT LATCH PIN RUBBER LATCH BOSSES FIG. 6B 8 TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING Follow the mower operation instructions owner's manual. OPERATION: in your tractor When operating you r 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 experience with regular use of your grass catcher. • • Always run throttle at full speed when bagging. Select a gear low enough to give good mower cutting performance, good quality cut and good bagging performance. NOTE: It may be necessary to ovedap width of cut to suit your conditions. • • • Ifgrass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice. The first time relatively high, the second time to desired height. Use left hand side of mower for tdmming. Plastic trash bags can be inserted inside grass catcher containers for ease of debds disposal. To remove the plastic trash bags when full: a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. b. Raise seat. Unlatch and raise cover. c. Removeonecontainer at atime bygrasping container handles and pulling toward the rear, off of the tube rails. d. With the container resting on the ground, close and secure the top of the plastic lawn bag. e. Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag from the container. Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of the bag draped over upper lip of the Container. g. Repeat for other containers. h. Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center supports. j. Close cover and secure latches over center support tubes. • Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging. Your bagger isequipped with a full bagger indicator. As the bags become full, movement of the wheel will slow down and/or stop, indicatingthat the bags are full or the chutes have become clogged. NOTE" To help prevent clogging of chutes, check/empty containers when movement of the indicator begins to slow down. • Care shouldbe taken notto damage the full bag indicator and that the wheel spins freely at the beginning of each USe. If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves, it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the system or that the grass catcher containers are full. Usually this is indicated bythe stopped movement of the full bagger indicator. a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. - Raise seat. Unlatch and raise cover. - Slide out containers and dispose of clippings. - Replace containers, close cover, and latch. b. Unlatch chutes and check for clogging. - Remove all debris in chutes. - Reassemble and latch chutes c. Checkto insurefull bagger indicatorhas not become clogged. - The air passage hole must be clear of debds. Gently insert a small twig or wire into passageway to clear. f. CAUTION • Do not operate mower with grass catcher partially installed. • Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving tractor seat to empty containers, unclogging chutes, etc. • Close cover before starting. • Disengage mower when crossing driveways or gravel surfaces and other areas where thrown objects could be a hazard. • Do not attempt to vacuum up cans or other potentially hazardous projectiles. GENERAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS When grass catcher is to be storedfor a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE A CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. • See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner's manual. A CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty containers after each use and before storing. Failure to do so may result in spontaneous combustion which could develop into a fire. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift/motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position. Place clutch control in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Make sure blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. A CAUTION: Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER 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 does not cover: • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as bags or mower blades. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual. • Grass catcher attachments used for commercial or rental purposes. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN GRASS CATCHER TO 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., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS. 60179 10 NOTES 11 GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249791 5 6 7 8 9 10 91213 14 18 20 20 2 / 2 \ 15 16 15 21 35 \ 14 16 31 31 31 36 25 GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249791 KEY NO. PART NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 69180 127533 161312 126840 18021008 130933 87175 19061216 7206J 60867 10071000 109808X 2029J 130760 130759 162803 71161010 132796 133235 132983 DESCRIPTION Nut, Crownlock #10-24 Screen, Cover CoverAsm. (Incl. 3,38,39) Chute, Upper Screw, Special #10-14 x 1/2 Full Bagger Indicator Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8 Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ca. Spacer, Split Nut, Acorn #10-24 Washer, lock Latch, Chute Nut, Weld Latch, Hook Rubber, Latch Chute, Lower Screw #10-24 x 5/8 Spring, Cover L.H. (black) Spacer, Cover Spring, Cover R.H. (gray) KEY NO. 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 26 38 39 -- PART NO. 180923 73800400 4939M 72140405 179745 170165 174083 179746 128600 127534 129584 129586 130895 155042X431 183233 DESCRIPTION Support Assembly Locknut Spring, Retainer Bolt Bracket, Stop ShoulderBolt Plug, Tubing End Bagger, Frame Pin, Hinge Gasket, Cover Container, Top Container, Bottom Latch Handle, Cover Strip, Reinforcement Owner's Manual NOTES 14 NOTES 15 Get it fixed, at your home or ourst For repairof major brandappliancesin your own home... no matter wfio made it, no matterwho sold_ 1-800-4=MY-HOME (1-800469-4663) _ Ar_t_ne,dayorniglt (U.S.A.andCanada) w.$eallJ.ca w.lmall_com For repairof carry-inproductslike vacuums, lawn equipment,and electTonics, callfor the nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 AnyOne, dayorng_ (U.SAody) _m Forthe replacementparts,accessoriesand owner'smanuals thatyou need to do-it-yourself,callSears PartsDirectSM! 1-800-366-PART 6a.m.-11 p.m., 7daysaweek (1-800-366-7278) (U.SJ_.only) www_rect To purchaseor inquireabouta Sears ServiceAgreement or Sears MaintenanceAgreement: 1-800-827-6655 (U.SA) 1-800-361-6665 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.,CST, Mon.- Sat. 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