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 dependability and performance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, contact the nearest authorized service center/ department. They ...
Page 4 - 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 5 - • 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 7 - UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; • Remove all parts and packing materials from; TOOLS REQUIRED; Standard Screwdriver; PARTS IDENTIFICATION; mentioned in this manual, it means when seated on the; CONTAINER CONTENTS; - High Lift Blades; BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER
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 (2) • 7 / 16 " Wrench (2) • Ft/Lbs Torque Wrench • 9 / 16 " Socket and Ratchet • Standard...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; UTILITY BOX AND REAR GUARD; Before mounting new bagger, the utility; INSTALL REAR GUARD, PLATE; Using bolts removed from rear bracket, install rear
8 ASSEMBLY 1 UTILITY BOX AND REAR GUARD REMOVAL NOTE: Before mounting new bagger, the utility box and rear guard must be removed. Remove the hairpins and clevis pins that secure 1. the utility box to the unit (all four corners). Using a ½" wrench, remove the bolts that secure 2. the rear bracket...
Page 9 - Place the cover assembly upside down on a flat; INSTALL HOOD INLET; For ease of assembly, you may wish assistance from; Outside Cover
9 ASSEMBLY Cover Assembly Frame Bracket Place the cover assembly upside down on a flat 1. surface.Place the inlet in the cover and direct it out of the 2. large hole on the front side of the cover. Set the inlet so that the opening will be facing into the containers and the inlet hood is upwards.To ...
Page 10 - CONTAINER INSTALLATION; Install containers on support frame, overlapping; DO NOT operate mower unless container is; Align the bracket slot on lower chute with the; LOWER CHUTE INSTALLATION
10 ASSEMBLY 5 CONTAINER INSTALLATION Install containers on support frame, overlapping 1. containers at center tube. Note: One container should always overlap the other container at the center tube. Close cover and lock latch handle over support 2. tubes. DO NOT operate mower unless container is prop...
Page 11 - HOSE INSTALLATION; Place both clamps over the hose.; Blades are sharp. Protect your; LEVELING MOWER DECK; Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower
11 ASSEMBLY 7 HOSE INSTALLATION Place both clamps over the hose. 1. Slide hose over the hood inlet at the top end. 2. Slide the hose over the lower chute inlet. 3. Remove any twists in the hose by rotating it at the 4. top or bottom end.Tighten clamps. 5. Hose Clamp Hood Inlet Hose Clamp Hood Inlet ...
Page 12 - Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower; OPERATION; CAUTION
12 TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower operator’s manual.When using 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...
Page 13 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; Always observe safety rules when performing any; STORAGE; 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 14 - PARTS
14 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 30 20 21 23 24 19 12 15 7 25 25 28 27 26 29 22 3 34 33 31 32 35 36 37 33
Page 15 - DESCRIPTION; x 3⁄4
15 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION NOTE: ALL FASTENERS ARE GRADE 5 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 539 111139 1.. ....1 .... COVER ASSM, COMPLETE INCLUDES ITEMS 2-13 532 063180 2.. ..10 .... NUT, #10-24, CROWNLOCK 539 976952 3.. ..10 .... SCREW #10-24 X 5 / 8 532 1275...
Page 16 - HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS; Flangelock Screw; Metric Standard Hardware; 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 Nm ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs ¼ 9 12 13 18 5 / 16 18 24 28 38 24 33 3 / 8 31 ...