Craftsman 250, 270, 247 Attaching Grass Catcher, Grass Catcher Chute, Flat Washer Deck Mulch Plug

Flat Washer

Deck

_ Mulch Plug

Figure 3

NOTE: The grass bag must be in position, on the vehicle, for any kind of mowing operation, including mulching and side-dischargeof grass clippings.

Grass Catcher Chute

1, Place the cuffing deck in the lowest posiUon by sliding the deck lift lever to the appropriate slot.

2.Slide the elbow of the grass catcher chute through the vehicle frame and align the chute opening with the corresponding opening on the vehicle frame.

See Figure 5.

Vehicle Frame Grass Catcher

Chute

Deck -Lift

Lever

Attaching Grass Catcher

The grass catcher is assembled at the factory and attached to the vehicle for shipping convenience. The grass catcher has to be attached to the vehicle only when cuffing grass and/or bagging the grass clippings. If the grass catcher was removed from the unitfor some reason, re-attach by following instructions below.

1.Hold the grass catcher by the two handles and slide it on top of the utility bed at the back of the vehicle. Make sure that the side of the grass catcher with the opening is aligned with the vehicle frame behind the seat.

2.Pull the two retainer straps on two sides of the grass catcher and attach loose ends of the strap to the respective hook on the frame of the vehicle.

See Figure 4.

NOTE: The bag switch will automatically shut off the engine if the grass catcher is not attached to the unit while cutting grass. Do not remove the bag even when using the mulch plug or the side-discharge chute.

Grass

Grass Catcher

HandleCatcher

strap

Figure 4

Figure 5

3.Align the two holes on the other end of the chute with the two corresponding holes on the deck. See

Figure 6.

4.Insert thumb screw and fiat washer, removed earlier, through the left hole on the grass catcher chute and corresponding hole on the deck. Thread the screw a few turns to secure, but do not tighten.

See Figure 6.

5.Repeat on the right side. Tighten both screws.

Thumb

Screw

Deck

Alignholeshere

Grass Catcher

Chute

Figure 6

Removing Grass Catcher

1.Unhook the two retainer straps securing the grass catcher to the frame of the vehicle.

2.Holding the grass catcher firmly by the handle, slide it slightly upward and outward to remove.