Craftsman 333170 User manual

for the 36-inch Wide Cut Mower
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
Operator’s Manual
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Part No. 333170
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
FORM NO.
02005609 Rev 08_0
(5/2008)
Grass Bag Kit
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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Assembly and Operation 2
Español 8
Service Numbers Back Cover
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
WARNING: Before installing this accessory, shut the engine off and allow it to 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.
CARTON CONTENTS
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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Two 9/16” wrenches. Two 7/16” wrenches. One 3/8” wrench. One Flat Blade and One Phillips screwdriver.

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
Figure 2
[A] Struts
Figure 1
[C] Handles
(01004013)
[B] Bag Frame
(01003986)
[D] Left Latch
(01003985)
[F] Backing Plate
(01006236)
[E] Right Latch
(01004001)
[G] Cute Mounting Bracket
(01006235)
[K] 1/4-20 x 1.00
Qty. 4
(00011447)
[L] 1/4-20 Nylock
nuts Qty. 4
(00012152)
[M] 10-32 x 5/8
Pan Head Screws
Qty. 4 (00030906)
[N] 10-32 Nylock
nuts Qty. 4
(00014608)
[0] 3/8-16 X 1.25
Qty. 2 (00011444)
[Q] 3/8 Flat
Washers Qty. 4
(01000723)
[R] 3/8-16 Nylock
nuts Qty. 2
(00012173)
[P] 3/8-16 X 1.00
Qty. 2
(00012171)
[H] Cloth Bag
(01003221)
Handle Hardware
[I] Internal Tooth
Washers Qty. 4
(02005630)
Chute Bracket to
Backing Plate
Chute Bracket
to Mower
Latch Hardware
[R] 3/8-16 Nylock
nuts Qty. 2
(00012173) Struts
[I] Washers
Qty. 2
(02005631)
[J] 1/4-20 x 5/8
Screws Qty. 2
(02005630)
[S] Chute Baffle
(02005727)
Chute Baffle
to Mower
[T] 5/16-18 X
1.00 Qty. 1
(00013092)
[U] 5/16 Flat
Washers Qty. 1
(00012169)
[V] 5/16-18 Nylock
nuts Qty. 1
(00012173)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Figure 3
3. 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.
Figure 4
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.
Figure 5
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.
Figure 6
IMPORTANT: The two bolts and two washers go
through Chute Mounting Bracket and Backing
Plate. Secure but do not tighten at this stage of
assembly.
6. 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.
Struts
“J” Strip Flatblade Screwdriver
Handle
Bolt Hole
Internal Tooth
Washer
Backing Plate Chute Mounting Bracket
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

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Figure 7
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten nuts completely, as
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.
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.
Figure 8
9. 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.
Figure 9
10. Using (2) 3/8-16 x 1.25 bolts [O] and (2) 3/8-16
Nylock nuts [R], attach backing plate [F] to the unit
as shown below in Figure 10.
Figure 10
Right Latch
Pan Head
Screw
Nut
Nut
Chute Baffle
Bolt
Washer
Chute Baffle
Bolt Nut
Chute Baffle
Washer
Bolt
Nut
Chute
Mounting
Bracket
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

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11. Adjust Backing Plate [F] so that it is flush against
front part and top part of chute opening as shown
below in Figure 11 and tighten nuts on Chute
Mounting Bracket [G].
Figure 11
12. Attach Bag Frame [B] to Backing Plate [F] as
shown below in Figure 12.
Figure 12
Backing Plate front edge of
chute opening
top edge of
chute opening
Bag Frame Backing Plate
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

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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
without the grass collector installed. If
the grass collector kit is removed the
chute deflector must be installed.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

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ÍNDICE
Montaje y funcionamiento 8
Número de servicio Cubierta posterior
MONTAJE Y FUNCIONAMIENTO
ADVERTENCIA: Antes de instalar este accesorio, apague el motor y deje que se enfríe.
Desconecte el cable de la bujía. Lea el Manual del ’Operador de la ’cortadora de césped para conocer
todas las instrucciones de seguridad. No opere la cortadora de césped si la bolsa de recolección no
está completamente en su lugar. Apague la cortadora de césped y desconecte la bujía antes de vaciar
la bolsa de recolección.
CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA
Antes de instalar este accesorio, saque todas las piezas de la caja. Manipúlelas con cuidado, algunas piezas
metálicas tienen bordes filosos. El contenido de la caja, incluidos los artículos dentro del paquete de elementos de
ferretería, se muestra en las Figuras 1 y 2 en la página 3. Los números de las piezas aparecen entre paréntesis y
cada elemento ha sido identificado con un código de letra, [X], que debe usarse para seguir las instrucciones de
montaje. Las referencias a los lados derecho o izquierdo de la cortadora de césped se hacen observando la
máquina desde la posición de operación.
HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS
Dos llaves 9/16”. Dos”llaves 7/16. Una”llave 3/8. Un destornillador paleta plana y otro cabeza Phillips.

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MONTAJE Y FUNCIONAMIENTO
Figura 2
[A] Puntales
Figura 1
[C] Manijas
(01004013)
[B] Marco de la
bolsa
(01003986)
[D] Sujetador
izquierdo
(01003985)
[F] Contraplato
(01006236)
[E] Sujetador
derecho
(01004001)
[G] Soporte de montaje del canal
(01006235)
[K] 1/4-20 x 1.00.
Cantidad: 4
(00011447)
[L] Tuercas de
seguridad Nylock 1/
4-20. Cantidad: 4
(00012152)
[M] Tornillo de
cabeza completa
10-32 x 5/8.
Cantidad: 4
(00030906)
[N] Tuercas de
seguridad Nylock
10-32. Cantidad: 4
(00014608)
[O] 3/8-16 x 1.25.
Cantidad: 2
(00011444)
[Q] Arandelas
planas 3/8.
Cantidad: 4
(01000723)
[R] Tuercas de
seguridad Nylock
3/8-16. Cantidad: 2
(00012173)
[P] 3/8-16 x 1.00.
Cantidad: 2
(00012171)
[H] Bolsa de tela
(01003221)
Pieza metálicas a manipular
[I] Arandela
dentada interna.
Cantidad: 4
(02005630)
Soporte de canal a
contraplato
Soporte de canal a
cortadora
Piezas metálicas para sujetar
[R] Tuercas de
seguridad Nylock
3/8-16. Cantidad: 2
(00012173) Puntales
[I] Arandelas.
Cantidad: 2
(02005631)
[J] Tornillos 1/4-
20 x 5/8.
Cantidad: 2
(02005630)
[S] Clavija del canal
(02005727)
Soporte de canal a
cortadora
[T] 5/16-18 x
1.00. Cantidad: 1
(00013092)
[U] Arandelas
planas 5/16.
Cantidad: 1
(00012169)
[V] Tuercas de
seguridad Nylock 5/
16-18. Cantidad: 1
(00012173)

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INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE
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, según se muestra a continuación en la figura 3.
Figura 3
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 continuación en la Figura 4.
Figura 4
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 través de la manija y la bolsa (la bolsa debe
estar cortada para insertar el perno). Ajuste las tuercas
según se muestra en la Figura 5.
Figura 5
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] según se muestra en la Figura 6.
Figura 6
IMPORTANTE: Los dos pernos y las dos arandelas
van a través del soporte de montaje del canal y
contraplato. Asegúrelos, pero no los ajuste en este
paso del montaje.
6. 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 página.
Puntales
“J” Franja Destornillador de paleta plana
Manija
Perno Orificio
Arandela
dentada interna
Contraplato Soporte de montaje del
canal
MONTAJE Y FUNCIONAMIENTO