Craftsman mower with rear roller User manual

Assembly Instructions
__Step 1: Snap wire loop #1 over or into #2 and crimp closed with pliers; repeat
for opposite side.
Step 2: Push wire support foot through loop sewn into bottom of pan. This
wilt support top rail.
Step 3: Snap two front rod covers over wire #1 to complete assembly of
catcher.
You are now ready to attach catcher to your lawn
mower. There are 3 different variations. The
correct one for you depends on the style and type
of your mower.
Attachment Option '%"
for mower with rear roller assembly
I: for 14" and 16" mowing width
II: l[br 18" mowing width
I. Refer to
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 8:
Step 6:
figure #1 for 14" and 16" mowers.
Using a socket or box end wrench, remove the hex nut o1"wing nut
holding the roller bracket onto the mower.
Place the catcher hook over the bolt and against the side plate as
shown.
Replace the nut onto the bolt and retighten the nut, being careful to
keep the catcher hook as straight as possible. (It may be necessary
to adjust this alignment after both sides are in place.
Repeat for opposite side.
The wire at the front of the catcher is placed into the slots of the
catcher hook. Since a reel tba'ows grass to the left, a placement on
center or slightly left of center is recommended. [Fig, 2]
Attach hook at rear of catcher to handle, adjust for your height and
technique.
lI. Refer to
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Step 6:
figure #3 for installation on 18" mowers with rear rollers.
Remove wing nuts holding roller bracket to 18" mower.
While holding the bracket in place, remove bolt and slide bolt into
slot of catcher hook. Replace bolt into desired hole of bracket and
side plate. (Be sure brackets are placed so that they move
attachment, slot toward center of mower.
Replace and retighten wing nut, adjusting catcher hook as you go
to be as straight as possible.
Repeat for second Side.
The catcher wilt fit between the mower's side plates The wire
should be placed into slot on catcher hook as shown. (It may be
necessary to angle the hooks slightly upwards.) [Fig. 4]
Attach hook at rear of catcher over handle; adjust for your height
and technique.
FIG. 1
14" and
16" mowers
FIG. 3
18" mowers Z
FIG. 4

Attachment Option "B"
for mowers with
rear trailing wheels and
rear support tube
Refer to figure #5
Step 1: The catcher has a formed section at the
front underside. Snap this over the
support tube and into place.
Step 2: Attach hook at rear of catcher over
handle and you're ready to go. You can
adjust the location of the hook to your
mowing technique.
Note: The catcher ,-_
Catcher