Craftsman 250 Utility Vehicle User Manual


 
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-discharge ofgrass 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 cuffing grass and/or bagging the grass clippings.
Ifthe grass catcher was removed from the unitfor some
reason, re-attach byfollowing instructionsbelow.
1. Hold the grass catcher by the two handles and slide
it on top ofthe utilitybed at the back ofthe vehicle.
Make sure that the sideof 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 ofthe strap to
the respective hook on the frame ofthe 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 mulchplug or the side-discharge chute.
Grass
Grass Catcher
Handle Catcher
Grass Catcher Chute
1,
2.
Place the cuffing deck in the lowest posiUonby
sliding the deck lift lever to the appropriate slot.
Slide the elbow ofthe 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
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 turnsto secure, but do not tighten.
See Figure 6.
5. Repeat on the rightside. Tighten both screws.
Thumb
Screw
Deck
strap
Figure 4
Alignholeshere
Grass Catcher
Chute
Figure 6
Removing Grass Catcher
1. Unhook the two retainer straps securing the grass
catcher to the frame ofthe vehicle.
2. Holding the grass catcher firmly by the handle, slide
it slightlyupward and outward to remove.