Page 2 - CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a; KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER; WARNING
2 ©2007 HTC. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed,engineered and manufactured to give you thebest possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannoteasily remedy, please co...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ....................................................................................................................... 4-6 CARTON CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 7 ASSEMBLY ....
Page 4 - SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; DO NOT; DO; Tall; straight
4 SAFETY RULES DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWINGOBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULDRESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand and follow all in...
Page 5 - Do not; Never; assume that children will remain; down
5 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, ifpossible. • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or em- bankments. The mower could suddenly turnover if a wheel is over the edge of a cliffor ditc...
Page 6 - Look for this symbol to point out important; CAUTION; Use a slow speed while on slope or hill.
6 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS CAUTION WARNING Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting whensetting up, transporting, adjusting or makingrepairs...
Page 7 - BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER:; UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; - Deflector Bracket; CARTON 2 CONTENTS; - Soft Bag Containers; PARTS IDENTIFICATION
7 NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are mentioned in this manual, it means whenyou are seated on the mower in the operator’s position. CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER: • Set parking brake. • Place motion control levers in “NEUTRAL” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF”...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; CATCHER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY; For ease of assembly, you may wish
8 ASSEMBLY 1 CATCHER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 2 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish assistance from another person for mounting thecover assembly to mower. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind mower. 2. Lift and rotate cover to align the cover bracket ...
Page 9 - CONTAINER MOUNTING; Install container, centering between support; ADAPTER BRACKET; Remove grass deflector on mower by remov-
9 ASSEMBLY 3 CONTAINER MOUNTING 1. Install container, centering between support tubes. NOTE: One container should alwaysoverlap the other container at supports. 2. Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes. WARNING DO NOT operate mower unless container isproperly installed. Contai...
Page 10 - LOWER CHUTE; FLEX HOSE
10 5 LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1. Attach the chute latches on both sides of the lower chute as shown. 2. Slide the bracket extension into the slot on the lower chute. Pull latches down and attachhooks into the holes on deck tabs. Latch Assembly Deck Tab 1. Slide flex hose onto open end of the lower chute...
Page 11 - FRONT WEIGHTS; Center the weight box on the front face of foot
11 7 FRONT WEIGHTS ASSEMBLY 1. Center the weight box on the front face of foot plate, as illustrated. Use the holes in weightbox as a template to mark and drill four 11 / 32 " diameter holes in foot plate. 2. Attach the weight box to foot plate with four 5 / 16 -18 x ½" carriage bolts and 5 ...
Page 12 - OPERATION
12 OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGINGOPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in yourmower operator’s manual. When operating your grass catcher on a lawnwhere grass and leaf bagging equipment has notbeen used, you are picking up thatch and debristhat has accumulated for long periods of tim...
Page 13 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; Before each use check for loose fasteners.; BLADE CARE; Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.; STORAGE
13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing anymaintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be keptsharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. • See BLAD...
Page 14 - PARTS; ITEM
PARTS 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 22 14 15 11 7 13 10 12 14 8 19 9 ITEM P/N QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM P/N QTY DESCRIPTION 1 .. 532 192557 .... 1 ... BRACKET, DEFLECTOR2 .. 539 108084 .... 2 ... WASHER, 3 / 16 x ¾ x 16 GA 3 .. 539 108089 .... 2 ... PLATED, WELD NUT4 .. 539 108194 .... 2 ... LATCH ASSEMBLY5 .. 539 1095...