Page 2 - CONTENTS; KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER; WARNING
CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. 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, contact the nearest authorized service center/ department. They ...
Page 3 - SAFETY; SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; DO NOT; Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and; DO; Tall grass can hide
4 SAFETY 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. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand and follow all instru...
Page 4 - • Do not; Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to; Never; assume; NEVER allow children to operate the machine.
5 SAFETY DO NOT • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet gr...
Page 6 - UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; • Remove all parts and packing materials from; TOOLS REQUIRED; Drill and; CAUTION; BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER:; CONTAINER CONTENTS; PARTS IDENTIFICATION
7 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.Check carton contents against list. Be sure all • parts are there. TOOLS REQUIRED • ½" Wrench (2) • 9 / 16 " Wrench • 9 / 16 " Socket wrench • Drill and 5 / 16 " bit NOTE: When right hand (RH) and left hand...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT
8 ASSEMBLY 1 INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT Install the bagger mount tube to the rear guard 1. with 5 / 16 -18 x 3¼ bolts and flange nuts from kit. NOTE: Depending on model, rear guard hole may need to be drilled out to 5 / 16 " if kit hardware is too large.Install kit support straps on the outside of ...
Page 8 - Install containers on supports, overlapping at; MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY; Assistance from another person may ease; CONTAINER MOUNTING
9 ASSEMBLY 5 CONTAINER MOUNTING Install containers on supports, overlapping at 1. center supports.Close cover and lock latch handles over center 2. support tubes. Center Support Tubes WARNING! DO NOT operate mower unless container is properly installed. Container is subject to wear and deterioration...
Page 9 - While hooking the latches, the deflector; LOWER CHUTE INSTALLATION
10 ASSEMBLY CAUTION Before raising deflector shield, turn mower engine off. DO NOT remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 1. Fit lower chute as shown a...
Page 10 - CHUTE / HOOD INSTALLATION; Push upper chute through the gasketed opening in; LEVELING MOWER DECK; Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower
11 8 CHUTE / HOOD INSTALLATION Push upper chute through the gasketed opening in 1. the cover assembly.Rotate chute so the chute opening is downwards 2. toward the container bags. Hood Inlet 9 LEVELING MOWER DECK Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance. See your mower operator’s m...
Page 11 - NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of; OPERATION
12 TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower operator’s manual.When utilizing the grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time will be picked up. The am...
Page 12 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; Always observe safety rules when performing any; When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time,
13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners.• Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. • See BLA...
Page 13 - PARTS
Page 14 - DESCRIPTION
15 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 532 192709 1.. ....1 .... SCREEN, COVER 532 195373 2.. ....1 .... COVER 539 976952 3.. ....4 .... SCREW #10-24 x 5 / 8 539 108096 4.. ....2 .... HAIR PIN 539 108097 5.. ....4 .... PLUG, TUBING END 539 108098 6.. ....1 .... BAGGER...
Page 16 - SAE
17 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 539 113204 1.. ....1 .... CHUTE, LOWER 539 108141 2.. ....1 .... CHUTE, UPPER 539 108082 3.. ....1 .... DUMP BAG INDICATOR 539 108194 4.. ....2 .... LATCH 539 976952 5.. ....3 .... SCREW #10-24 x 5 / 8 539 108084 6.. ....4 .... W...
Page 17 - TORQUE CHART; HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS; Metric Standard Hardware
18 TORQUE CHART The torque values shown should be used as a general guideline when specific torque values are not given. ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm 1/4 9 12 13 18 5/16 18 24 28 38 24 33 3/8 31 42 46 62 40 54 7/16 50 68 75 108 1/2 75 102 115 156 9/16 110 150 165 224 5/8 150 203 225 305 3/4 250 ...