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Page 1: ...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 Men Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...centage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to ...

Page 3: ...n regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and r...

Page 4: ... carton Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts are there CARTON CONTENTS 3 Containers 1 Upper Chute 1 Lower Chute 1 Support Assembly 1 Cover Assembly 2 Shoulder Bolts 1 Retainer Spring 2 Adapters PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 9 16 Wrench SHOULDER SUPPORT BOLTS ASSEMBLY SPRING _d f1 _ FULL BAG INDICATOR CHUTE LATCH GRASS UPPER CHUTE CATCHER CONTAINE...

Page 5: ...CARD UPPER BOLTS AND INSTALL SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPLIED 2 FiG 1A DRAWBAR Install adapter to both sides of support assembly as shown 3 Align support assembly pin with hole in drawbar and hang assembly over the shoulder bolts 4 Be sure support assemblyis seated properly and secure with retainer spring supplied SHOULDER BOLTS ASSEMBLY FiG lC DRAWBAR B See Fig 1D 1 Discard adapters provided not required ...

Page 6: ...hes pull back on latch handles COVER LATCH HANDLES CENTER SUPPORT TUBES LOWER CHUTE MOWER WiTH MOUNTING TAB See Fig 4A 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 2 Place slot in Iowerchute overtab on mowerand position lower chute over mower opening as shown 3 Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower 4 Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower If your tractor is equipped ...

Page 7: ...ely so it does not move while hooking the front latch 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 it will be necessary to hook the rear latch into the hole in the...

Page 8: ...ute until it is in line with lower chute 4 Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together 5 Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin UPPER COVER CHUTE FULL BAGGER INDICATOR HANDLE LOWER CHUTE FIG 5A ALIGNMENT SLOT LATCH PIN RUBBER LATCH J BOSSES FiG 5B LEVEL MOWER Be sure mower is properly leveled for best mower performance See your t...

Page 9: ...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 is equipped with a full bagger indicator Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill The wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill completely When the wheel s...

Page 10: ... when necessary STORAGE When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grass leaves etc Store in a clean dry place 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 One Year Full Warranty on Craftsman Grass Catcher When ...

Page 11: ...s 34 37 26 4939M Chute Upper 28 198364 Screw Special 10 14xl 2 29 176997 Full Bag Indicator 30 165898 Screw 10 24 x 1 1 8 31 174083 Washer 3 16x3 4x16 Ga 32 176990 Spacer Split 33 192786 Nut Acorn 10 24 34 192550 Washer lock 35 400226 Latch Chute 37 192603 Nut Weld 38 130895 403504 11 29 DESCRiPTiON Latch Assembly Hook Chute Lower Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Spring Retainer Support Assembly Shoulder Bolt Ta...

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