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OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL
Grass Catcher
966004101
Please read the operator’s manual
carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before
using the machine.
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CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................... 4 OPERATION ................................................... 12 GENERAL OPERATION ............................. 4 IMPROVED BAGGING TIPS .................... 12 SLOPE OPERATION .................................. 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................. 13 CHILDREN ................................................. 5 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS .......... 13 SERVICE .................................................... 5 STORA
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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. GENERAL OPERATION • Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris • Read, understand and follow all instructions in the buildup which can touch hot exhaust/engine parts manual and on the machine before starting. and burn. Do not allow the mower
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT SERVICE • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, • The operation of any mower can result in foreign turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or in severe eye damage. Always wear safety embankments. The mower could suddenly turn glasses or eye shields while operating your over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch,
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow WARNING! machine to cool before storing. Battery posts, terminals and related • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an accessories contain lead and lead object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. compounds, chemicals know to the • Never make adjustments or repairs with the State of California to cause cancer engine run
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINER CONTENTS • Remove all parts and packing materials from 2 - Soft bag containers 1 - Bag of Hardware carton. 1 - Upper Chute 1 - Lower Chute • Check carton contents against list. Be sure all 1 - Cover Assembly 1 - Mounting Hardware parts are there. TOOLS REQUIRED 9 • ½" W rench (2) • /16 " W rench (2) 7 • /16 " W rench (2) • Ft/Lbs Torque Wrench 5 • Drill • ¼" and /16" Drill Bits 9 • /16" Socket and Ratchet • Standard Screwdriver PARTS IDENTIFIC
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL PLATE AND HANGER MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY 1 2TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY For ease of assembly, you may wish assistance from 1. Using hardware provided in kit, attach support another person for mounting the cover assembly to mount to unit. mower. 2. Attach hanger bracket to support mount. Do not fully tighten nuts at this time. 1. Position cover assembly on the ground behind the mower. 2. Lift and rotate cover to align the frame bracket with the hanger and slide the cover down unti
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ASSEMBLY CONTAINER INSTALLATION LOWER CHUTE INSTALLATION 4 5 1. Install containers on support frame, overlapping 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. containers at center tube. 2. Fit lower chute as shown and hook rear latch to Note: One container should always overlap the mower deck. other container at the center tube. 3. Align the bracket slot on lower chute with the 2. Close cover and lock latch handle over support deflector bracket tab on the mower deck. Slide tu
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ASSEMBLY UPPER CHUTE INSTALLATION 6 1. With ¼" drill bit, add a new hole 4¾" inches from 3. Slide upper chute onto lower chute, lining up the top of the chute, down along the side seam. notches and channels. 2. Attach bungee latch assembly from kit. 4. Stretch bungee latch up onto acorn nut on upper chute to secure. New Bungee Latch Hole Before continuing to Step 7, locate the seal fastening kit (packed separately) and install the top cover grommet. 10
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ASSEMBLY CHUTE / HOOD INSTALLATION LEVELING MOWER DECK 7 8 1. Push upper chute through the gasketed opening in Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower the cover assembly. performance. See your mower operator’s manual for instructions. 2. Rotate chute so the chute opening is downwards toward the container bags. Rotate upper chute to point downwards towards bags Hood Inlet 11
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OPERATION IMPROVED BAGGING TIPS Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower operator’s manual. • If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves, it is an indication that clogging has When using the grass catcher on a lawn where grass occurred in the system or that the grass catcher and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, thatch containers are full. and debris that has accumulated for long periods a. Disengage blades, place motion control levers of time will be
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE Always observe safety rules when performing any When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of maintenance. time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. • 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 CARE instructions in your mower operato
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PARTS 2 1 20 5 5 3 4 20 20 18 19 16 14 15 6 8 7 12 13 11 10 17 9 14
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PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 111139 ....1 .... COVER ASSM, COMPLETE 11.. 532 179746 ....1 .... BAGGER, FRAME INCLUDES ITEMS 2-4 12.. 532 128600 ....1 .... PIN, HINGE 2.. 532 127533 ....1 .... SCREEN, COVER 13.. 532 400226 ....2 .... CONTAINER, SOFT BAG 3.. 532 155042 ....1 .... STRIP, REINFORCEMENT 14.. 539 105408 ....8 .... WASHER #10 FLAT 4.. 532 130895 ....1 .... LATCH HANDLE, COVER 15.. 539 976977 ....4 .... NUT #10-24 HEX NYLOC 5 5.. 539 9
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PARTS 1 20 4 3 11 15 10 16 21 24 23 17 13 18 19 2 5 8 12 9 14 22 7 8 9 6 5 16
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PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 5 1.. 525 497001 ....1 .... CHUTE, UPPER 13.. 539 990316 ....4 .... RHSNB /16-18 x ¾ 5 2.. 532 405455 ....1 .... CHUTE, LOWER 14.. 539 112899 ..12 .... NUT /16-18 HEX FLG NYLOC 3.. 539 108082 ....1 .... INDICATOR, BAG DUMP 15.. 523 112802 ....2 .... PLATE 5 4.. 522 854702 ....1 .... BRACKET, HANGER 16.. 539 976938 ....2 .... HCS /16-18 x 2¼ 5 5.. 539 108089 ....3 .... NUT #10-24 WELD PLATED 17.. 539 100472 ....2 .... RHSNB /
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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 42 46 62 40 54 7 /16 50 68 75 108 ½ 75 102 115 156 9 /16 110 150 165 224 5 /8 150 203 225 305 ¾ 250 339 370 502 7 /8 378 513 591 801 1 1 /8 782 1060 1410 1912 ** Grade 5 - Minimu
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