Page 2 - CONGRATULATIONS; on the purchase of a new; KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM
©2009 HTC. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A. CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new collection system. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; seated on the mower in the operator’s position.; CONTAINER CONTENTS; CAUTION; Place motion control levers
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 4 SERVICE ............................................................ 5 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 6 OPERATION ................................................................
Page 4 - SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; GENERAL OPERATION; DO
4 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand and follow all instr...
Page 5 - CHILDREN; NEVER allow children to operate the machine.; SERVICE
5 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. NEVER allow ch...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY
6 Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck 1. configuration will vary by size and model)Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 2. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover 3. from the deck.Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove 4. from the center deck pulley. (See Opera...
Page 7 - INSTALLING DRIVE BELT
7 ASSEMBLY Make sure the tension release lever is forward or 1. disengaged.Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to 2. illustration for proper routing.Move the tension release arm to the rear and 3. engage in the latch. 3 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT Rear Of Deck Idler Pulleys Outer Pulley Twis...
Page 8 - INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT; Using hardware provided in kit, attach support
8 Remove plastic end caps from the center bag support arm. Fully insert spacer plug into the end of the support tube. It may be necessary to tap the spacer into place with a hammer or mallet. Replace the plastic end cap back over the spacer. The additional extension will hold the hood more securely ...
Page 9 - Install containers on support frame, overlapping; CHUTE/HOOD INSTALLATION; Latch upper chute to middle chute.
9 ASSEMBLY Install containers on support frame, overlapping 1. containers at center tube. Note: One container should always overlap the other container at the center tube.Close cover and lock latch handle over support 2. tubes. Support Frame Latch Handle WARNING! DO NOT operate mower unless containe...
Page 10 - TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING; OPERATION; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BLADE CARE; • Place clutch control in
10 TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING Follow the mower operation instructions in you mower operator’s manual.When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time. The amount col...
Page 11 - • DO NOT operate mower with grass; STORAGE
11 CAUTION • DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher partially installed. • Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving mower seat to empty containers, unclogging chutes, etc. • Close cover before starting.• Disengage mower blades when crossing driveways or gravel surfaces and other areas where ...
Page 12 - REPAIR PARTS
12 REPAIR PARTS 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 Torque to 30 ft/lbs 15 16 17 18 19 24 21 22 23 39 26 25 29 30 38 28 20 1 2 3 6 10 12 14 15 23 33 34 35 36 31 44 32 37 44 11 40 47 48 50 51 52 48 51 42 45 46 27 49 48 41 45 40 47 44 55 11 59 56 40 56 11 53 12 57 54 43 43 58 61 60 62 6364
Page 15 - NOTE: ALL FASTENERS ARE GRADE 5 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.; DESCRIPTION; LOCK
15 NOTE: ALL FASTENERS ARE GRADE 5 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS 539 108081 1.. .... 1 .... SCREW #10-14 x ½ 539 108082 2.. .... 1 .... INDICATOR, BAG DUMP 539 108083 3.. .... 2 .... SCREW #10-24 x 1 1 / 8 539 108084 4.. .... 3...
Page 17 - RD HD
17 NOTE: ALL FASTENERS ARE GRADE 5 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS 539 111139 1.. .... 1 .... COVER ASSY, COMPLETE 532 127533 2.. .... 1 .... SCREEN, COVER 532 155042 3.. .... 1 .... STRIP, REINFORCEMENT 532 130895 4.. .... 1 ......