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Craftsman 917.24898 manual

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    Owner's Manual CRAFTSMRN ° GRASS CATC E 42" Mower Model No. 917.248980 = Safety = Assembly = Operation , Maintenance , Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions be- fore operating this equip- ment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1 =800 =659=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm,[...]

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    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. WARNING: in order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re-[...]

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    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers IV, TOWING • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. • Never allow children or others in or on towed[...]

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    KNOWYOUR GRASS CATCHER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEM BLI NG OR OPERATI NGYOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass[...]

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    BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY Determine which type drawbar you have on your tractor. Compare the drawbar illustrations below to the drawbar located at the rear of your tractor. Follow the support assembly instructions that apply to you r type drawbar. O _o °i @ r O " DRAWBAR A DRAWBAR B 1. DRAWBAR A (See Figs. 1 A, 1 B & 1 C) Remove and discard[...]

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    MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor. 2. Lift and rotate cover to align cover brackets with support assembly tubes. 3. Slide cover assembly down onto the [...]

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    CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 4) 1. install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. install another container to center position and one in right position. NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container at center supports. 2. Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes. COVER LATCH HANDLES CONTA[...]

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    LOWER CHUTE - MOWER WITHOUT MOUNTING TAB (See Fig. 5B) 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. NOTE: If equipped, remove mulch cover from mower deck and store in a safe place. 2. With your right hand, raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 3. With your left hand, hold lower chute as shown and position lower rear edge of ch[...]

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    UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 6A & 6B) 1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position. 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger indicator. 3. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute. 4. Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots[...]

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    TIPS FOR iMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owner's 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 operati[...]

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    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE 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. CAUTION: BEFORE PERF[...]

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    GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.248980 PO 35 31 12 5 1 31 7 8 10 20 15 15 26[...]

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    GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.248980 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 401047 2 69180 3 192709 4 193010 5 126840 6 18021008 co 7 130933 8 87175 9 19061216 10 7206J 11 60867 12 10071000 13 109808X 14 2029J 15 160793 18 162803 DESCRiPTiON KEY PART NO. NO. Adapter 20 71161010 Nut, Crownlock #10-24 26 4939M Screen, Cover 28 198364 Cover Assembly (Includes 34, 37)[...]

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