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OWNER'S MANUAL Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment £nRFT [MRll ° 42 _NCH MOWER GRASS CATCHER • Assembly • Operation , Customer Responsibilities • Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.[...]
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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, GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before s[...]
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CONGRATULATIONS on you r purchase of a Sears Crafts- man 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 Sears Service Cen- ter/Department We have competent, well trained techni- cian[...]
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Know Your Grass Catcher READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR 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 Gras[...]
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LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY TO MOWER DECK CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to UPPER CHUTE CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to LOWER CHUTE BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS (continued) _ROUP "D"[ [ (2) Screw #10 x 5/8 (2) Latch ly © (2) Washer, Lock #10 (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. (2) Nut, Weld #10 GROUP"E"[ -4q%1o o (I)Screw #I0'× 1-118 (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x [...]
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ASSEMBLY PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER UPPER CHUTE FULL BAGGER INDICATOR CHUTELATCH GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS %, LOWER CHUTE _ "_'_ LOWER CHU'_ E ATTACHING STRAPS NOTE: When right hand (R H.) and left hand (L.H.) are mentioned in this man ua, t means when you are seated on the tractor, in the operator's position_ THESE ARE THE TOO[...]
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1 REAR MOUNTING BRACKET (See Figs. 1 & 2) Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" Only one set of hardware in GROUP "B" will be used to mount the rear mounting bracket. To determine which set is correct for your tractor, check to see if there are (2) two upper corner ribs on each side of drawbar, tf your tractor has the upper corner ribs[...]
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING TO TRACTOR (See Fig. 5) Use Hardware - - GROUP "C" NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting assembly to tractor Raise seat on tractor to allow assembly to be mounted. With cover closed, lift assembly and place support post inside mounting bracket. Allow assembly to [...]
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ASSEMBLY 6 CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 7) No hardware required • 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 left con- tainer at center support. • Close cover and lock latch handle over center support tube. COVERLATCH HANDLE CONTAIN[...]
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ASSEMBLY o e CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 10) Use Hardware - - GROUP "E & F" Assemble latch pin to upper chute, as shown. Assemble rubber latch to lower chute, as shown.. Tighten all hardware securely. #10 x 1-1/8" SCREW WASHERS 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ca. UPPER CHUTE #10 x 5/8" SCREW LOWERCHUTE.----------- SPLIT SPACER I/ACORN NU[...]
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OPERATION @ 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[...]
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CUSTOME RESPONSiBiLiTiES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance, ° Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp, Re- place bent or damaged blades o See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor ow[...]
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REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249491 4_ 2 2 2 / 1 2O 3 35 4 2O 6 7 8 9 10 31 / 31 27 / 31 26 25 26 27[...]
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REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249491 .,,& KEY PART NO. NO, 1 7192J 2 69180 3 127533 4 126817 5 126840 6 18021008 7 130933 8 87175 "9 19061216 f0 7206J 11 60867 42 10071000 13 109808X 4 2029J 15 130760 16 i3_ 1"8" 12683_ _'T6T010 21 132796 22 133235 DESCRIPTION Tie, Cable Nut, Crownlock #10-24 Screen, Cover C[...]
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S _AI S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.249491 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ® 42 iNCH MOWER GRASS CATCHER Each grass catcher has its own model number. The Model Number for your grass catche' will be found on the model plate attached to the inside of the mountin, _rackeL All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Ser[...]