Page 3 - CONTENTS; CONGRATULATIONS; on your purchase of a new; KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM; WARNING
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................................................4 CARTON CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................7 ASSEMBLY .............
Page 4 - SAFETY; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; DO NOT; DO; Tall grass can hide; straight
4 SAFETY DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OB-JECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERI-OUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand and follow all inst...
Page 5 - Never; assume that children will remain where you
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; Use a slow speed while on slope or hill.
6 SAFETY CAUTION WARNING Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION! B E C O M E A L E R T ! Y O U R S A F E T Y I S INVOLVED. CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plu...
Page 7 - BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER:; CONTAINER CONTENTS
7 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. TOOLS REQUIRED • Drill and 11 / 32 " drill bit - 3 bag system only • 5 / 16 " Wrench or ratchet and socket • 7 / 16 " Wrench or ratchet and socket • ½" Wrench or ratchet and socket • ¾ " Socket • Torqu...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY
8 ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck confi guration will vary by size and model) 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove from the center deck pulley...
Page 9 - MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY; Install the front and rear mount brackets to the
9 ASSEMBLY 2 MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY OUTER PULLEY COVER PIN HAIRPIN COTTER 3 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT REAR OF DECK IDLER PULLEYS OUTER PULLEY TWIST IN BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER 1. Install the front and rear mount brackets to the deck with the pin and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit. 1. Make sure...
Page 10 - INSTALLING BELT COVERS; Place deck belt shield over spindle, aligning hole
10 ASSEMBLY BELT COVER TAB 4 INSTALLING BELT COVERS RETAINER KNOB OUTER PULLEY COVER DECK BELT SHIELD MIDDLE CHUTE LATCH DECK BELT SHIELD WING NUT TAP SCREW BELT SHIELD STANDOFF 1. Place deck belt shield over spindle, aligning hole with bolt on belt shield standoff. 2. Attach with wing nut to stando...
Page 11 - INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE; RAM MOUNT
11 ASSEMBLY 5 INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE MIDDLE CHUTE BLOWER ASSEMBLY Depending on model, engine guard may have available mounting holes. If drilling is needed, use template supplied with kit. 1. Attach template to engine guard at the corresponding holes as shown in illustration. With centerpunch, tran...
Page 12 - INSTALLING WEIGHT KITS
12 ASSEMBLY 7 INSTALLING CHUTE SUPPORT 3 Bin System only 1. Position upper chute support against bagger inlet, fl ush at outer edges. See Illlustration. 2. Using support as a template, drill two 3 / 8 " holes into bagger hood. UPPER CHUTE SUPPORT BAGGER INLET NUT BAGGER HOOD FLAT WASHERS HEX BOL...
Page 13 - Ram Ultra units do not require a weight kit.
13 ASSEMBLY CAUTION D O N O T o p e r a t e m o w e r w i t h g r a s s catcher, unless the front weights are installed. NOTE: Ram Ultra units do not require a weight kit. 9 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish assis- tance from another person for moun...
Page 14 - OPERATION
14 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 a...
Page 15 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; Before each use check for loose fasteners.
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 BL...
Page 16 - PARTS
Page 17 - DESCRIPTION; x 3⁄4
17 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 539 108081 1.. ....1 .... SCREW, SPEC 10-14 x ½ 539 108082 2.. ....1 .... BAG DUMP INDICATOR 539 108083 3.. ....2 .... SCREW, 10-24 x 1 1 / 8 539 108084 4.. ....3 .... WASHER, 3 / 16 x ¾ 539 108085 5.. ....2 .... SPACER, SPLIT 53...
Page 19 - CHUTE
19 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 532 192709 1.. ....1 .... SCREEN, COVER 532 195373 2.. ....1 .... COVER 539 976952 3.. ....6 .... SCREW, #10-24 x 5 / 8 539 108096 4.. ....2 .... SPRING, RETAINER 539 108097 5.. ....4 .... PLUG, TUBING END 539 108098 6.. ....1 .....
Page 23 - LONG
23 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 539 132056 1.. ....1 .... SHIELD, BELT, 44" 539 132063 2.. ....1 .... SHIELD, BELT, 50" 539 132070 3.. ....1 .... SHIELD, BELT, 60" 539 132205 4.. ....1 .... PULLEY SPACER 539 132071 5.. ....1 .... PULLEY, 44" 539...
Page 25 - WEIGHT
25 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 539 111587 1.. ....1 .... CAST WEIGHT 539 114898 2.. ....2 .... WEIGHT BRACKET 539 976979 3.. ....8 .... NUT 3 / 8 -16, NYLOC 539 106492 4.. ....4 .... HCS 3 / 8 -16 x 2¾ 539 991126 5.. ....4 .... HCS 3 / 8 -16 x 3¾
Page 27 - PLATE
27 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 539 113232 1.. ....3 .... WEIGHT PLATE 539 114898 2.. ....2 .... WEIGHT BRACKET 539 976979 3.. ....8 .... NUT 3 / 8 -16 HEX NYLOC 539 102612 4.. ....4 .... HCS 3 / 8 -16 x 2¾ GR 5 539 976949 5.. ....4 .... HCS 3 / 8 -16 x 1¾ GR 5
