Craftsman 917.24899 manual

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    Owner's Manual G 42" CRAFTSMRN ° 'l'i' CATC E Mower Model No. 917.248990 • 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 Crafts[...]

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    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETANDTHROWING 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= pa[...]

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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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    KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MAN UALAN D SAFETY RULES BEFOREASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOU R 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 Gra[...]

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    HANG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON REAR DRAWBAR (See Fig. 1) 1. Slide flanges of support assembly into drawbar slots first, then, pivot backwards inserting pin into drawbar pin hole. 2. Be sure support assembly is seated properly, then secure with retainer spring, SUPPORT ASSEMBLY DRAWBAR SLOTS "A" shown) DRAWBAR PIN HOLE FIG. 1 03128 RETAINER SPRI[...]

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    CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 3) 1. Install one container to left side first. Install another container to center position and one in right position. NOTE: Left edge of right container should always overlap right edge of left container at center supports. 2. Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes. COVER LATCH HANDLES CENTER SUP[...]

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    UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 5A & 5B) 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: BEFOR[...]

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