Craftsman 33170 User manual

Operator's Manual
Grass Bag Kit
for the 36-inch Wide Cut Mower
Part No. 333170
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
For answers to your questions
about this product, call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Printed in U.S.A. FORM NO. 02005609 Rev 09_0
(10/2009)

AssemblyandOperation 2
EspaSol 8
ServiceNumbers BackCover
WARNING: Before installing this accessory, shut the engine off and allow itto cool. Disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug. Refer to the mower's Operator's Manual for complete safety
instructions. Do not operate the mower without the entire grass bag in place. Turn the mower off and
disconnect the spark plug before emptying the grass bag.
CARTONCONTENTS
Before installing this accessory, remove all parts from the carton. Use caution when handling parts, some metal
parts may have sharp edges. Carton contents, including items included within the hardware pack, are shown in
Figures 1 and 2 on page 3. Part numbers are shown in parentheses and each item has been identified with a letter
code, [X], for use when following the assembly instructions. Reference to right or left side of the mower is observed
from the operating position.
TOOLSREQUIRED
Two 9/16" wrenches. Two 7/16" wrenches. One 3/8" wrench. One Flat Blade and One Phillips screwdriver.

[D]LeftLatch
(703-06695) [F]BackingPlate (703-06692) [E]RightLatch
(703-06694) [B]BagFrame (01003986) [C]Handles
(703-06696)
• ii
[S] Chute Baffle
(02005727)
Figure 1
[G] Cute Mounting Bracket
(703-06693) [A] Struts /
[H] Cloth Bag
(01003221)
Handle Hardware
[K] 1/4-20 x 1.00
Qty. 4
(01000944)
[I] Internal Tooth.
Washers Qty. 4
(02005631)
[L] 1/4-20 Nylock ......
nuts Qty. 4 __)
00012152)
Latch Hardware
Chute Bracket to
Backing Plate
[P] 3/8-16 X 1.00 ......._-r:
Qty. 2 -[j
(00012171)
/(f % ';
[Q] 3/8 Flat -_DP'L,, _-j/i
Washers Qty. 4
(01000723)
, x j /
'\ . J
[R] 3/8-16 Nylock
nuts Qty. 2
(00012173)
Chute Baffle
to Mower
[T] 5/16-18 X "-'----tb_
1.00 Qty. 1
(00013092)
[U] 5/16 Flat
Washers Qty. 1
(00012169)
[V] 5/16-18 Nylock
nuts Qty. 1
(00012165)
M] 10-32 x 5/8_ _
Pan Head Screws
Qty. 4 (00030906) _ j
[N] 10-32 Nylock-''l_
nuts Qty. 4
(00014608)
Figure 2
Chute Bracket
to Mower
[0] 3/8-16 X 1.25_ _-Z_
Qty. 2 (00011444) i
[R] 3/8-16 Nylock
nuts Qty. 2
(00012173)
[J] 1/4-20 x 5/8
Screws Qty. 2
(02005630) ....li....
[I] Washers _ _'&
Qty. 2
(02005631) Struts

ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove Bag Frame [B] from Backing Plate [F].
2. Using (2) 1/4-20 x 5/8 Pan Head Screws [J] and 2
Internal Tooth Washers [I], attach two Struts [A] into
frame as shown below in Figure 3.
Struts.
Figure 3
,
Bolt Handle Internal Tooth Hole
Washer
Figure 5
Install Chute Mounting Bracket [G] to Backing Plate
[F] using (2) 3/8-16 x 1.00 bolts [P], (4) 3/8 Flat
Washers [Q] and (2) 3/8-16 Nylock nuts [R] as
shown below in Figure 6.
,Install the Cloth Bag [H] to Bag Frame [B]. Attach
the "J" strip of the bag to the frame using a flatblade
screwdriver to pry the strip as shown below in
Figure 4.
,
"J" Strip Flatblade Screwdriver
Figure 4
Attach two handles [C] to Bag Frame assembly [B]
with four 1/4-20 x 1.00 capscrews [K], four Internal
Tooth Washers [I] and four 1/4-20 Nylock nuts [L].
Insert capscrew through washer and through hole in
handle and through bag (bag must be cut to insert
bolt). Tighten nuts as shown in Figure 5.
,
Backing Plate Chute Mounting Bracket
Figure 6
IMPORTANT: The two bolts and two washers go J
through Chute Mounting Bracket and Backing J
Plate. Secure but do not tighten at this stage of
assemb y.
Attach Left [D] and Right Latch [E] to Backing Plate
[F] with four 10-32 x 5/8 Panhead Screws [M], and
four 10-32 Nylock nuts [N]. As shown in Figure 7 on
the next page.

PanHead
Screw
RightLatch
Nut
Figure 7
IIMPORTANT: Do not tighten nuts completely, as I
Latches must slide up and down freely.
7. Remove Chute Deflector from the mower deck by
removing (2) 3/8-16 nuts from the chute bracket
and save for future usage.
[_k, DANGER: Do not operate mower
without the grass collector installed. If the
grass collector kit is removed the chute
deflector must be installed.
8. Remove chute baffle from the mower deck. This
part will be reinstalled in the next step with the new
baffle and hardware provided. See Figure 8.
,
Bolt
Attach Chute Baffle [S] and chute baffle previously
removed in step 8 to the inside of the mower deck
using (1) 5/16-18 x 1.00 bolt [T], (1) 5/16 Flat
Washer, and (1) 5/16-18 Nylock nut.
See Figure 9 below.
Nut
Washer
Chute Baffle Chute Baffle
Figure 9
10. Using (2) 3/8-16 x 1.25 bolts [0] and (2) 3/8-16
Nylock nuts [R], attach backing plate [F] to the unit
as shown below in Figure 10.
Chute
Mounting
Bracket
Washer _ e_
Chute Baffl
Bolt Nut
Figure 8 Figure 10
Nut
Bolt
5

11.AdjustBackingPlate[F]sothatitisflushagainst
frontpartandtoppartofchuteopeningasshown
belowinFigure11andtightennutsonChute
MountingBracket[G].
BackingPlate topedgeof frontedgeof
chuteopening chuteopening
Figure11
12.AttachBagFrame[B]toBackingPlate[F]as
shownbelowinFigure12.
BagFrame BackingPlate
Figure 12
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OPERATION
1. Turn the mower off and disconnect the spark plug
wire before emptying the grass bag.
2. Empty the bag when 3/4 full. To remove the grass
bag, lift up on the right and left latches to release
the top part of the grass bag. Then using the
handles, tilt the catcher assembly toward you and
lift up. This releases the lower portion of the Bag
Frame from the Backing Plate see Figure 10 on
page 6.
3. Empty bag and dispose of clippings properly.
Refer to local regulations..
4. Reattach the Bag Frame by aligning the pins in
the bottom of the Bag Frame into the holes in the
lower part of the Backing Plate. Then put the top
part into the Left and Right Latches.
DANGER: Do not operate mower I
without the grass collector installed. IfI
the grass collector kit is removed the I
chute deflector must be installed. I

Montaje y funcionamiento
Nt_mero de servicio 8
Cubierta posterior
ADVERTENClA: Antes de instalar este accesorio, apague el motor y deje que se enfr[e.
Desconecte el cable de la bujia. Lea el Manual del 'Operador de la 'cortadora de cesped para conocer
todas las instrucciones de seguridad. No opere la cortadora de cesped si la bolsa de recolecci6n no
esta.completamente en su lugar. Apague la cortadora de cesped y desconecte la bujia antes de vaciar
la bolsa de recolecci6n.
CONTENIDODELACAJA
Antes de instalar este accesorio, saque todas las piezas de la caja. ManipWelas con cuidado, algunas piezas
meta.licas tienen bordes filosos. El contenido de la caja, incluidos los articulos dentro del paquete de elementos de
ferreter[a, se muestra en las Figuras 1 y 2 en la pa.gina 3. Los nt_meros de las piezas aparecen entre parentesis y
cada elemento ha sido identificado con un c6digo de letra, [X], que debe usarse para seguir las instrucciones de
montaje. Las referencias a los lados derecho o izquierdo de la cortadora de cesped se hacen observando la
ma.quina desde la posici6n de operaci6n.
HERRAMIENTASNECESARIAS
Dos Ilaves 9/16". Dos"llaves 7/16. Una"llave 3/8. Un destornillador paleta plana y otro cabeza Phillips.

[D] Sujetador
izquierdo
(703-06695)
[F] Contraplato
(703-06692)
[E] Sujetador
derecho
(703-06694)
[B] Marco de la
bolsa
(01003986)
[C] Manijas
(703-06696)
r
÷
[S] Clavija del canal
(02005727)
Figura 1
[G] Soporte de montaje del canal
(703-06693) [A] Puntales /
[H] Bolsa de tela
(01003221)
[K] 1/4-20 x 1.00.
Cantidad: 4
01000944)
Pieza metalicas a manipular Soporte de canal a
contraplato
[P] 3/8-16 x 1.00.
i _ Cantidad: 2
J
L -- -(00012171)
[I] Arandela
dentada interna.
Cantidad: 4
(02005631)
[L] Tuercas de .....
seguridad Nylock 1/_£_
4-20. Cantidad: 4
'00012152)
Piezas metalicas para sujetar
planas 3/8.
Cantidad: 4
(01000723)
\ J
[R] Tuercas de
segu ridad Nyl°ck 2"_,_
3/8-16. Cantidad:
(00012173)
Soporte de canal a
cortadora
[T] 5/16-18 x
1.00. Cantidad: 1"""1_
/ooo13o92t
[U] Arandelas
planas 5/16.
Cantidad: 1
(00012169)
[V] Tuercas de
seguridad Nylock 5/
16-18. Cantidad: 1
(00012165)
M] Tornillo de
cabeza completa
10-32 x 5/8.
Cantidad: 4
(00030906)
[N] Tuercas de
seguridad Nylock
10-32. Cantidad: 4
00014608)
Figura 2
Soporte de canal a
cortadora
[O] 3/8-16 x 1.25.
Cantidad: 2 J-_-i__
(00011444) _ ii
JR]Tuercas de
seguridad Nylock
3 8_ 6.oaot,dad:
(00012173)
[J] Tornillos 1/4-
20 x 5/8.
Cantidad: 2
(02005630)
[I] Arandelas.
Cantidad: 2
(02005631) Puntales

INSTRUCCIONESDEMONTAJE
1. Extraiga el marco de la bolsa [B] del contraplato [F].
2. Usando (2) tornillos de cabeza completa 1/4-20 x 5/8 [J] y
(2) arandelas dentadas internas [I], fije dos puntales [A] al
marco, segQn se muestra a continuaci6n en la figura 3.
Figura 3
Puntales
5,
Arandela
Perno Manija dentada interna Orificio
Figura 5
Instale el soporte de montaje del canal [G] en el
contraplato [F] usando (2) pernos 3/8-16 x 1.00 [P], (49
arandelas planas 3/8 [Q] y (2) tuercas de seguridad
Nylock 3/8-16 [R] segt]n se muestra en la Figura 6.
3, Instale la bolsa de tela [H] en el marco de la bolsa [B]. Fije
la franja de la bolsa "J" al marco con un destornillador de
paleta plana a fin de hacer palanca en la franja como se
muestra a continuaci6n en la Figura 4.
4,
"J" Franja Destornillador de paleta plana
Figura 4
Fije dos manijas [C] al montaje del marco de la bolsa [B]
con cuatro tornillos de cabeza 1/4-20 x 1.00 [K], cuatro
arandelas internas dentadas [I] y cuatro tuercas de
seguridad Nylock 1/4-20 [L]. Inserte los tornillos en las
arandelas a trav_s de la manija y la bolsa (la bolsa debe
estar cortada para insertar el perno). Ajuste las tuercas
segQn se muestra en la Figura 5.
6,
Contraplato Soporte d tje del
canal
Figura 6
IMPORTANTE: Los dos pernos y las dos arandelas
van a traves del soporte de montaje del canal y
contraplato. Asegurelos, pero no los ajuste en este
paso del montaje.
Fije el sujetador izquierdo [D] y derecho [E] al contraplato
[F] con cuatro tornillos de cabeza completa 10-32 x 5/8
[M] y cuatro tuercas de seguridad Nylock 10-32 [N]. Como
se muestra en la Figura 7 en la siguiente pagina.
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