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Operator
Model:
968999211 / CZ48
And
Parts Manual
For
48 Inch Consumer Z
Grass Catcher
MANUAL NO. 539108087 REV. IR (1/02/03)
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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 - Straps Remove all parts and packing materials 3 - Container Bottoms 4 - Bolts 3/8-16 x 4 1/2" from carton. 1 - Upper Chute 4 - Nuts 3/8-16, centerlock Check carton contents against list. Be sure 1 - Lower Chute 2 - Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 1/4" all parts are there. 1 - Catcher Mount 4 - Washers 5/16, flat TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 - Cover Assembly 2 - Washers, support (2) 1/2" Wrenches 2 - Front Weights 2 - Nuts 5/16-18, nyloc (1) 9
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 2 (See Figures 1A and 1B) 1 (See Figure 2) 1. Remove rear engine guard by removing the NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to six bolts that attach the guard to the frame. obtain the assistance of another person for 2. Attach hitch (Part No. 539108014) to the mounting cover assembly to mower. frame using the same holes and same six bolts that attached the rear engine guard. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behi
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ASSEMBLY CONTAINER MOUNTING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Figure 4) (See Figure 3) 4 3 1. Install one container to left side first with 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. warning to the outside of unit. Install another 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top container to center position and one in right half to meet bottom half. position. 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown. NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container
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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 2. 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. 3. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of m
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ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS (See Figure 8) 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. CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher, unless the front weights are installed. 539990546 (NUT, 3/8-16, CENTERLOC) 539108154 (WHEEL WEIGHT) 539990546 (NUT, 3/8-16, CENTERLOC) 539108154 (WHEEL WEIGHT) 539108156 (STRAP) 539108156 (STRAP) 539990591 (BOLT, 3/8-16 X 4 1/2) 539990591 (BOLT, 3/8-16 X 4 1/2) 539990591 (BOLT, 3/8-16 X 4 1/2)
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OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions in you mower operators manual. Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag indi- When operating your grass catcher on a lawn cator. As the bags become full, the flow indi- where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not cating ball will drop down in its slot, indicating been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that the bags are full or the chutes have be- that has accumulated for long periods of time. The
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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 1 3 16 4 30 5 2 24 6 8 16 30 10 16 7 9 7 11 27 16 12 29 28 15 31 16 13 14 16 31 17 18 30 30 13 16 7 10 31 16 30 23 12 14 30 20 18 22 19 21 23 21 21 25 33 36 32 35 36 33 33 34 26 32 37 38 33 37 34 39 39 40 40 40 14
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PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ......... 539108078 .......... 1 ......... Screen, cover 2 ......... 539108079 .......... 1 ......... Cover 3 ......... 539108141 .......... 1 ......... Chute, upper 4 ......... 539108081 .......... 1 ......... Screw, #10-14 x 1/2, special 5 ......... 539108082 .......... 1 ......... Dump bag indicator 6 ......... 539108083 .......... 1 ......... Screw, #10-24 x 1 1/8 7 ......... 539108084 .......... 4 ......... Washer, 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 8 ......... 53910
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