Attaching grass catcher, Grass catcher chute, Removing grass catcher – Craftsman 247.270250 User Manual

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Thumb Screw

Rat Washer

Deck

Mulch Plug

Figure 3

NOTE:

The grass bag must be in positior), on the

vehicle, for any kind of mowing operation, including

mulching and side-discharge of grass clippings.

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 cutting grass and/or bagging the grass clippings.
If the grass catcher was removed from the unit for 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 aiigned 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 №e 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

/he

unit

while cutting grass. Do not remove the bag even when

using the mulch plug or the side-discharge chute.

Grass Catcher Chute

1. Piace the cutting deck in the lowest position by

sliding the deck lift lever to the appropriate slot.

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.

Align the two holes on the other end of the chute
with the two comesponding holes on the deck. See
Figure 6.

Insert thumb screw and flat 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.

Repeat on the right side. Tighten both screws.

Thumb

Figure 6

Removing Grass Catcher

1. Unhook frie 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.