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Page 3 - 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 depend- ability and performance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, contact the nearest authorized service center/ department. The...

Page 4 - SAFETY; SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; DO NOT; 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 5 - Never

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 - CAUTION; NEVER allow children to operate the machine.

6 SAFETY 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 when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wi...

Page 7 - UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; TOOLS REQUIRED; PARTS IDENTIFICATION; BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER:; CONTAINER CONTENTS

7 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. Check carton contents against list. Be sure all • parts are there. TOOLS REQUIRED • Two ½" Wrench • 9 / 16 " Wrench • 9 / 16 " Socket wrench PARTS IDENTIFICATION NOTE: When right hand (RH) and left hand (LH.) ...

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

8 ASSEMBLY 1 BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the four carriage bolts indicated from the rear guard. 2. Install the bagger mount tube from the mount kit. 3. Remove the front carriage bolts securing the top mount straps to the frame. Remove Kit Mount Strap Nut Hex Bolt Mount Tube 4. Install kit moun...

Page 9 - MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO

9 ASSEMBLY 2 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 3 CONTAINER MOUNTING NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to mower. Position cover assembly on ground behind mower 1. as shown. Lift and rotate cover to align cover bra...

Page 10 - UPPER CHUTE

10 ASSEMBLY 5 UPPER CHUTE 6 LEVEL MOWER DECK Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 1. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into 2. hole in back of cover. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag indicator. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with 3. lower c...

Page 11 - FRONT WEIGHT

11 ASSEMBLY 7 FRONT WEIGHT CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher unless the front weights are installed. Bolt cast weight to brackets using four (4) 2¾" 1. bolts and nuts. Slide weight brackets over front tube, centering 2. weights on frame. Secure with four (4) 2¾" bolts and nuts....

Page 12 - 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 13 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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 14 - PARTS

14 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 19 17 13 12 10 7 15 24 7 25 25 15 15 28 27 26 29 22

Page 15 - 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 108141 3.. ....1 .... CHUTE, UPPER 539 108081 4.. ....1 .... SCREW #10-14 x ½ SPEC 539 108082 5.. ....1 .... DUMP BAG INDICATOR 539 108083 6.. ....1 .......

Page 18 - TORQUE CHART; HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS

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 ...