Craftsman 917.24903 - Manual (Page 4)

KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS
GATGHER, Gompare the illustrations with the carton contents to famiiiarize yourseif with the parts before starting the
assembiy. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughiy to insure proper functioning of your Grass
Gatcher and to prevent injury to yourseif and others. Save this manuai for future reference.
SAFETY GLASSES
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
The operation of any tractor can resuit in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resuit in
severe eye damage, Aiways wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and
whiie mowing. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacies or standard safety
giasses.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove aii parts and packing materiais from carton,
• Gheck carton contents against iist. Be sure aii parts
are there,
CARTON CONTENTS:
(2) Gontainers
(1) Upper Ghute
(1) Lower Ghute
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
(1) Support Assembiy
(1) Gover Assembiy
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: When right hand (R,H,) and ieft hand (L,H,) are mentioned in this manuai, it means when you are seated on the
tractor, in the operator's position.
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CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR:
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place gearshift/motion control lever In "NEUTRAL" position.
Place attachment clutch In "DISENGAGED" position.
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.