Sommaire des Matières pour Sears Craftsman 944.616421
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In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing This Equip ment • Assembly • Operation • Customer Re spon si bil i ties • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 418139 Rev. 2 04.25.18 CL/JSE...
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- WARNING: In order to prevent ac- lated injuries.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine towing.
KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR 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.
ASSEMBLY BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO (See Fig. 1A) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) Simply hang the support assembly on the bolts. NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the as sis tance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor.
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LOWER CHUTE - MOWER WITH CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 3) pe rly en t co nta qu en tly. r is ba g MOUNTING TAB (See Fig. 4A) s co ec k nd ed . Ch r un de tie ly a te mo an d...
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PLACE LOWER REAR EDGE BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL LOWER CHUTE - MOWER WITHOUT OPTIONAL BRACKET TAB AND MOUNTING TAB (See Fig. 4B) GAUGE MOWER HOUSING, THEN WHEEL HOOK REAR LATCH BRACKET 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. NOTE: If equipped, remove mulch cover from mower deck and store in a safe place.
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LOWER CHUTE REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLATION (See Fig. 4C) (For Models without the L Shaped Bracket Only) 1. Align reinforcement plate with slot in lower chute as shown. 2. Install reinforcement plate as shown; secure with car- riage bolts and flanged locknuts provided in this kit. 3.
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UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 5A & 5B) LEVEL MOWER DECK 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower per for - mance. See your tractors owner's manual for instruc- 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into tions.
OPERATION • Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these OPE RA TION: conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor the flow path causing clogging.
For one year from the date of purchase, when this grass catcher attachment is maintained according to the op er - at ing and maintenance instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.