Sears 917.249391 - Manual (Page 12)

MAINTENANCE TO REMOVE GRASS CATCHER
For any adjustm ent, inspection or m aintenance:
1. P ush clutch-brake pedal com pletely into "B R A K E '
position.
2. M ove gear shift lever to "N E U TR A L" position.
3.
4.
5.
6
.
P lace parking brake in "E N G A G ED "position. R aise
parking brake lever and hold in "E N G A G E D " posi­
tion. R elease clutch-brake pedal.
M ove throttle control lever to "S LO W " position.
D isengage m ow er blade clutch lever.
Turn Ignition key to "O FF" position.
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MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES
AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM­
PLETELY STOPPED.
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIREiS}
FROM THE SPARK PLUGiSI AND KEEP
WIRE(S) AWAY FROM THE PLUGIS) TO
PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
BLADE CARE
To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recom m ended that
before the start of each m ow ing season, the old blades
be discarded and replaced w ith new blades. B lades can
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stores*
R everse steps 1 thru 15 under "A ssem bly - G rass
C atcher", pages 7 - 1 1 .
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YOUR CONTAINERS ARE OF VERY
DURABLE MATERIAL, HOWEVER, IN THE
EVENT
OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR
DAMAGE, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. THE
REPLACEMENT CONTAINER SHOULD
COMPLY WITH THE ORIGINAL
MANUFACTURED SPECIFICATIONS IN
ORDER TO INSURE PROPER PERFOR­
MANCE AND PRODUCT SAFETY.
STORAGE
W hen grass catcher is to be stored for a period of tim e,
clean it thoroughly, rem ove all dirt grass, leaves, etc.
S tore in a clean, dry place.
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REPLACE IMMEDIATELY ANY PARTS
THAT SHOW WEAR OR DETERIORATION,
ESPECIALLY PARTS WHICH CONTAIN
THE FLOW OF MATERIAL FROM THE
MOWER. ALSO, CHECK THE CONDITION
OF FASTENERS THAT KEEP THESE
PARTS IN A SAFE POSITION DURING
OPERATION.