Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS SAfETy ..................................................................... 5 GENERAL OPERATION ................................ 5SLOPE OPERATION ..................................... 5CHILDREN ................................................... 6SERVICE ......................................
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new; KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER
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 have comp...
Page 5 - SAFETY; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; DO; Tall grass can hide
5 SAFETY 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 instruction...
Page 6 - DO NOT; CHILDREN; Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not; Never; assume that children will remain; SERVICE
6 SAFETY 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 ditch, or...
Page 7 - NEVER allow children to operate the machine.; Be sure the area is clear of other people before; CAUTION
7 SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS NEVER allow children to operate the machine. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before • mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.Never carry passengers or children even with the • blades off.Do not drive in reverse unless absolutel...
Page 8 - UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; Remove all parts and packing materials from; TOOLS REQUIRED; Drill and; CONTAINER CONTENTS; Hardware; COVER ASSEMBLY; PARTS IDENTIFICATION; BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER:
8 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 9 - ASSEMBLY; Place hitch on the rear of the mower.; BAGGER SUPPORT -2008 and Prior Models
9 ASSEMBLY 1 BAGGER MOUNT - 2009 Models 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 ...
Page 10 - Position upper chute support against bagger inlet,; INSTALLING CHUTE SUPPORT; Lift and rotate cover to align the cover brackets; CONTAINER MOUNTING
10 ASSEMBLY Position upper chute support against bagger inlet, 1. flush at outer edges. See Illustration.Using support as a template, drill two 2. 3 / 8 holes into bagger hood. Upper Chute Support Bagger Inlet Flex Trim Secure upper chute support to hood with hex 3. bolts, washers and nyloc nuts. 2 ...
Page 11 - Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.; LOWER CHUTE INSTALLATION; Install containers on supports, overlapping at; WARNING
11 ASSEMBLY CAUTION Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 1. fit lower chute as shown and hook rear latch to 2. mower deck. Align the bracket slot on lower chute with the 3. deflector bracket tab on the mower deck. Slide chute down over tab.With the lower chute in proper position, hol...
Page 12 - Attach bungee latch assembly from kit as; UPPER CHUTE INSTALLATION; Slide upper chute onto lower chute, lining up; CHUTE / HOOD INSTALLATION; Push upper chute through the gasketed opening; Hood Inlet; LEVELING MOWER DECK; Rotate upper chute
12 ASSEMBLY Attach bungee latch assembly from kit as 1. illustrated. 7 UPPER CHUTE INSTALLATION Slide upper chute onto lower chute, lining up 2. notches and channels.Stretch bungee latch up onto acorn nut on upper 3. chute to secure. 8 CHUTE / HOOD INSTALLATION Push upper chute through the gasketed ...
Page 13 - NOTE: the shorter screws go in the center.; Cast Weight
13 ASSEMBLY 10 FRONT WEIGHTS 2008 and Prior Models Remove foot rest from the front of the mower. 1. Remove the two front bolts that secure the caster 2. to the sides of the frame.Remove the two bolts that secure the caster to the 3. bottom of the frame.Place weight bracket on the front of the frame....
Page 14 - TIPS TO IMPROVE BAGGING; OPERATION; DO NOT operate mower with grass
14 TIPS TO IMPROVE BAGGING 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 amount collect...
Page 15 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; Before each use check for loose fasteners.; BLADE CARE; for best results mower blades must be kept; STORAGE; Place motion control levers in
15 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 16 - REPAIR PARTS
Page 19 - SAE
19 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS 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 108088 5.. ....1 .... LATCH, HOOD 539 131091 6.. ....1 .... TUB...
Page 20 - TORQUE CHART; Torque Specifications; Metric Standard Hardware
20 TORQUE CHART Torque Specifications Hex Head Cap Screws The torque values shown should be used as a general guideline when specific torque values are not given. U.S. Standard Hardware Grade SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Flangelock Screw w/Flangelock Nut ft./lbs ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm ¼ 9 12 13...