Husqvarna 968999211 - Manuals

Page 2 - CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a; TABLE OF CONTENTS; KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER

2 ©2003 Husqvarna. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engi-neered and manufactured to give you the bestpossible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannoteasily remedy, p...

Page 3 - General Use; Slow down before turning.; Safety Instructions; These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3 General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’smanual and on the machine before startingit. Ensure that you understand them andthen abide by them. • Learn how to use the machine and itscontrols safely and learn how to stop quickly.Also learn to recognize the safety decals. • Only allow the ...

Page 5 - Driving on Slopes; Do as follows; Always drive evenly and slowly on slopes.

5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where therisk is greatest that the driver will lose control or themachine will tip over, which can result in seriousinjury or death. All slopes require extra caution. Ifyou cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel uns...

Page 6 - Children; Never allow children to operate the machine.; Stop the engine. Prevent the engine from

6 Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to beon guard for children in the vicinity of themachine. Children are often attracted to themachine and mowing work. Never assumethat children will stay put where you last sawthem. • Keep children away from the mowing areaand under close supervis...

Page 8 - Transport; Catcher; DO NOT; operate mower with grass catcher,

8 • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumescontain carbon monoxide, an odorless,poisonous, and lethal gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairsbefore starting. • Never make adjustments with the ...

Page 9 - are seated on the mower in the operator’s position.; CAUTION; CARTON CONTENTS

9 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materialsfrom carton. • Check carton contents against list. Be sureall parts are there. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) 1/2" Wrenches(1) 9/16" Wrench(1) 9/16" Socket wrench CARTON CONTENTS: 3 - Container Tops 2 - Straps 3 - Containe...

Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; FIGURE 1A

10 ASSEMBLY 1 BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY(See Figures 1A and 1B) 1. Remove rear engine guard by removing the six bolts that attach the guard to the frame. 2. Attach hitch (Part No. 539108014) to the frame using the same holes and same sixbolts that attached the rear engine guard. * NOTE: If your unit do...

Page 11 - FIGURE 3; FIGURE 4; WARNING

11 3 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY(See Figure 3) 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown.2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown. IMPORTANT: BEFORE LOCKING THE TABS, HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH...

Page 12 - FIGURE 5; FIGURE 6A; LEVEL MOWER DECK

12 5 LOWER CHUTE(See Figure 5) 1. Turn mower engine off.2. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and position lower chute over deckopening as shown. 3. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower deck. 4. Hook front latch into ...

Page 13 - Turn casters so they are facing the front as; FIGURE 8

13 ASSEMBLY 8 FRONT WEIGHTS(See Figure 8) 1. Turn casters so they are facing the front as shown. 2. Bolt the weights to the front tube of the frame as shown. FIGURE 8 539990546(NUT, 3/8-16, CENTERLOC) 539108154 (WHEEL WEIGHT) 539108156 (STRAP) 539108156 (STRAP) 539108154 (WHEEL WEIGHT) 539990591(BOL...

Page 14 - OPERATION; TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION:; • DO NOT operate mower with grass

14 OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions in youmower 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 ti...

Page 15 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS:; er operator’s manual.; have completely stopped.

15 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 kept sharp.Replace bent or damaged blades.• See BLADE...

Page 16 - PARTS

16 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 21 23 30 16 16 16 30 30 16 30 30 31 31 31 16 18 16 16 7 10 12 7 14 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 40 40 41 42

Page 17 - ITEM

17 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ......... 532127533 .......... 1 ......... Screen, cover2 ......... 532134678 .......... 1 ......... Cover3 ......... 532176741 .......... 1 ......... Chute, upper4 ......... 818021008 .......... 1 ......... Screw, #10-14 x 1/2, special5 ......... 532140572 ...