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Operator And
Parts Manual
Grass Catcher
For
48 Inch and 54 Inch
Model:
968999515 - 48”/54”
MANUAL NO. (539) 113943 REV. IR (01/23/07)
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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. I. GENERAL OPERATION operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to • Read, understand and follow all instruc- protect themselves and others from serious tions in the manual and on the machine injury. before starting. •
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT: IV. SERVICE • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, • The operation of any mower can result in if possible. foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or ` can result in severe eye damage. Always embankments. The mower could suddenly wear safety glasses or eye shields while turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff operating your mower or p
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS CAUTION WARNING Look for this symbol to point out impor- DO NOT tow any trailers, etc. with this tant safety precautions. It means CAU- mower. They may jackknife or over turn TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY causing damage to the mower and possi- IS INVOLVED. bly serious injury to the operator. CAUTION WARNING In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or mak- Engine exhaust, some of its constituen
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engi- READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY neered and manufactured to give you the best RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING possible dependability and performance. YOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustra- tions with the carton contents to familiarize your- Should you experience any problem you cannot self with the parts before starting the assembly. easily remedy, please contact your nearest
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARTON CONTENTS: 3 - Container Tops 2 - Weight Plates • Remove all parts and packing materials 3 - Container Bottoms 2 - Weight Brackets from carton. 1 - Upper Chute 4 - Bolts 3/8-16 x 3 3/4" • Check carton contents against list. Be sure 1 - Lower Chute 8 - Nuts 3/8-16, nyloc all parts are there. 1 - Catcher Mount 8 - Bolts 5/16-18 x 1", GR5 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 - Cover Assembly 4 - Bolts 3/8-16 x 3 1/2”, GR5 (2) 1/2" Wrenches 1 - Cast Weight (1) 9/16" Wrench (1)
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 2 1 (See Figures 1A and 1B) (See Figure 2) 1. Remove rear engine guard (if installed) by NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to removing the six bolts that attach the guard to obtain the assistance of another person for the frame. mounting cover assembly to mower. 2. Place hitch Part No. 539113090 on the rear of 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind the mower. mower as shown. 2. Lift and rotate cover to align
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ASSEMBLY CONTAINER MOUNTING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Figure 4) (See Figure 3) 4 3 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. 1. Install one container to left side first with 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top warning to the outside of unit. Install another half to meet bottom half. container to center position and one in right 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top position. to lock into place as shown. NOTE: Right container should always overlap left IMPORTANT:
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ASSEMBLY UPPER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE (See Figures 6A & 6B) (See Figure 5) 5 6 1. Turn mower engine off. 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting 2. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. position. 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved 3. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower end into hole in back of cover. deck and position lower chute over deck NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage dump opening as shown. bag indicator. 4. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of m
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ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS 8 (See Figure 8) CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher, unless the front weights are installed. 5. Secure the weight bracket to the frame with 1. Remove foot rest from the front of the mower. 2. Remove the two (2) front bolts that secure the four (4) previously removed bolts. the caster casting to the sides of the frame. 6. Install weight to the weight bracket with two (2) bolts (539990588) and two (2) nuts 3. Remove the two (2) bolts that secure the (539976979)
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OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions in your • Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while mower operator’s manual. the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and When operating your grass catcher on a lawn adhere to the walls of the flow path causing where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not clogging. been used, you are picking up thatch and debris • Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES STORAGE: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of Always observe safety rules when performing any time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, maintenance. leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE: CAUTION For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Replace bent or damaged blades. Empty c
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PARTS ILLUSTRATION 13
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PARTS 2 3 4 5 6 25 7 7 10 11 25 9 12 15 24 24 15 1 8 20 13 14 15 23 15 7 13 10 19 16 12 17 18 19 17 21 22 14
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PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ......... 532 192709 ......... 1 ......... Screen, cover 2 ......... 532 195373 ......... 1 ......... Cover 3 ......... 539 108141 ......... 1 ......... Chute, upper, 4 ......... 539 108081 ......... 1 ......... Screw, #10-14 x 1/2, special 5 ......... 539 108082 ......... 1 ......... Dump bag indicator 6 ......... 539 108083 ......... 1 ......... Screw, #10-24 x 1 1/8 7 ......... 539 108084 ......... 4 ......... Washer, 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 8 ......... 539
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PARTS 1 2 3 9 8 7 4 6 5 16
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PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ......... 539 990598 ......... 4 ......... Washer, 1/4 2 ......... 539 107899 ......... 4 ......... HCS, 5/16-18 x 3/4, Gr8 3 ......... 539 113090.......... 1 ......... Rear Collection Hitch 4 ......... 539 113177 .......... 1 ......... Weight, Cast 5 ......... 539 990588 ......... 2 ......... HCS, 3/8-16 x 2, Gr5 6 ......... 539 976979 ......... 2 ......... Nut, 3/8-16, nyloc 7 ......... 539 113225 .......... 2 ......... Weight bracket 8 ......... 539 1131
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS The torque values shown should be used as a general guidline when specific torque values are not given. U.S. Standard Hardware Flangelock Screw Grade SAE grade 5 SAE grade 8 w/ Flangelock Nut ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm 1/4 9 12 13 18 5/16 18 24 28 38 24 33 3/8 31 42 46 62 40 54 7/16 50 68 75 108 1/2 75 102 115 156 9/16 110 150 165 224 5/8 150 203 225 305 3/4 250 339 370 502 7/8 378 513 591 801 1 583 790 893 1211 1 1/8 782 1060 1410 1912 ** Grade
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