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

Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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

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.

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)

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

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

Chute Baffle

Bolt

Washer

Chute Baffle

Bolt Nut

Chute Baffle

Washer

Bolt

Nut

Chute

Mounting

Bracket

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

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

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

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.

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)

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

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