Craftsman 917.24985 Know Your Grass Catcher, Carton Contents, Parts Identification, Retainer

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KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER

READ THIS OWNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATINGYOU R GRASS CATCH ER.

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 Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference.

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and while mowing. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.

Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts are there.

CARTON CONTENTS:

(3)

Container Tops

(1)

Support

Assembly

(3)

Container Bottoms

(1)

Cover Assembly

(1)

Upper Chute

(2)

Shoulder

Bolts

(1)

Lower Chute

(1)

Retainer

Spring

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

COVER

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1) 9/16" Wrench

SHOULDER

SUPPORTBOLTS ASSEMBLY

\

RETAINER

SPRING _

FULL

BAGGER

INDICATOR

CHUTE LATCH

UPPER CHUTE

GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS

LOWER CHUTE

LOWER CHUTEATrACHING

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 CATCHERTOTRACTOR:

Place gearshift/motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position. _ DepressPlace attachmentclutch/brakeclutchpedalin "DISENGAGED"fully and set parkingpositionbrake. .

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug,

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Contents Grass Catcher Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers JLb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety is InvolvedCustomer Responsibilities Carton Contents Tools Required for AssemblyKnow Your Grass Catcher Parts IdentificationMounting Cover Assembly to Bagger Support Assembly See Figs a & 1BSupport Assembly See Fig Container Assembly See Fig Container Mounting See FigLower Chute See Fig Level Mower DeckTips for Improved Bagging Operation MAINTENANCE, Service or ADJUST- Ments Blade CareRepair Parts KEY Part KEY Part DescriptionSears