Page 3 - CONTENTS; KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM
CONTENTS 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 contact your nearest authorized service center/ depart...
Page 4 - SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; GENERAL OPERATION; DO NOT; SLOPE OPERATION; Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and; 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 ins...
Page 5 - CHILDREN; Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to; NEVER allow children to operate the machine.; SERVICE; CAUTION; In order to prevent accidental starting
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, 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 dit...
Page 7 - you are seated on the mower in the operator’s position.; CONTAINER CONTENTS; BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER:
7 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. TOOLS REQUIRED • 7 / 16 " Wrench or ratchet and socket • ½" Wrench or ratchet and socket • 7 / 8 " Socket • Torque Wrench • Phillips Head Screwdriver • Hacksaw • Pliers • Drill and 7 / 8 " bit NOTE: When r...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY
8 Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck 1. configuration will vary by size and model)Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 2. To prevent interference with the new belt shield, 3. reverse the bolt/nut assembly on the rear of the deck height adjustment plate.Remove the right hand (disch...
Page 9 - INSTALLING DRIVE BELT; INSTALLING BELT COVERS; INSTALLING HOLD DOWN BRACKET
9 ASSEMBLY 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or disengaged. 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for proper routing. 3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and engage in the latch. 4 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT Rear Of Deck Idler Pulleys Outer Pulley Tw...
Page 10 - INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT; INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE
10 ASSEMBLY 7 INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT 6 TRIMMING MIDDLE CHUTE 1. Using the hacksaw, trim along the dashed line.2. Locate the middle chute, flat washer, hood latch, weld nut, lock washer and machine screw from kit. 3. Install in the appropriate hole at the upper end of the middle chute, according to ...
Page 11 - Replace the plastic end cap back over the spacer.; INSTALLING SPACER PLUGS; Bolt cast weight to weight brackets using; 1⁄4 bolts; Slide both weight brackets over the front tube on; DO NOT operate mower with grass; Assistance from another person may ease; INSTALLING WEIGHT KIT
11 Remove plastic end caps from the center bag 1. 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 secur...
Page 12 - TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING; used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BLADE CARE; BEFORE PERFORMING; OPERATION
12 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 13 - • DO NOT operate mower with grass; STORAGE; When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of
13 OPERATION 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 ar...
Page 14 - REPAIR PARTS
14 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 Torque to 30 ft/lbs 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 39 26 25 29 30 38 28 24 1 2 3 6 10 12 14 47 23 33 34 35 36 31 44 32 37 44 43 11 40 47 48 50 51 52 48 51 53 45 46 27 49 48 41 45 40 15 44 55 11 59 56 11 40 56 11 60 12 REPAIR PARTS 57 54 42 62 61
Page 17 - DESCRIPTION
17 REPAIR PARTS NOTE: ALL FASTENERS ARE GRADE 5 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 539 111139 1.. .... 1 .... COVER ASSM, COMPLETE 532 127533 2.. .... 1 .... SCREEN, COVER 532 155042 3.. .... 1 .... STRIP, REINFORCEMENT 532 130895 4.. .... 1 .... LATCH HANDLE, COVER 539 976952 5.. .... 5 .... SCREW #10-24 ...
Page 19 - LOCK
19 539 108081 1.. .... 1 .... SCREW, SPEC 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 .... WASHER 3 / 16 x ¾ x 16 GA 539 108085 5.. .... 2 .... SPACER, SPLIT 539 108086 6.. .... 2 .... NUT, ACORN 10-24 ITEM PART NO. ...
Page 21 - SAE
21 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS 539 112899 1.. .. 14 .... NUT 5 / 16 -18, FLANGE NYLOC 539 100472 2.. .... 2 .... RHSNB 5 / 16 -18 x 1¼ 539 990209 3.. .... 6 .... HCS 5 / 16 -18 x 1 539 976937 4.. .... 2 .... HCS 5 / 16 -18 x 2 539 133040 5.. .... 1 .......