OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. LTB48A Product No. 964 77 62-00 48 Inch Mower Grass Catcher • • • • Printed in U.S.A. Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts 178478 Rev. 4 11.20.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On A Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTrlNG 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 DO NOT: • • • • • • • • • • • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instruct_ns, to operate the machine.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation • • • • • • Practices Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. for Ride-On Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • • • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Uneven terrain couldoverturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATINGYOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustrationswith the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructionsand safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference.
ASSEMBLY 1 . BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Figs. 1A & 1B) Remove and discard the upper bolt on both sides of the drawbar. Using the same holes, install the shoulder bolts supplied and tighten securely. REMOVE AND DISCARD UPPER BOLTS AND INSTALL SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPUED MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting coverassembJy to tractor. 1.
CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) 1. 2. CONTAINER Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. (See Fig. 4) 1. Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. Install another container to center position and one in right position. NOTE: Right container shouldalways overlap left container at center supports. 2. Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes. 3.
LOWER 1. 2. 3. 4. CHUTE (See Fig. 5) UPPER Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and position lower chute over deck opening as shown. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower deck. Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower deck. 1. 2. CHUTE (See Figs. 6A & 6B) Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED OPERATION: • BAGGING Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owner's manual. • When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time. The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass catcher.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE containers. Empty contamera each CAUTION: Do not leave _lrass after in bagger use and before storing.
REPAIR PARTS/PIECES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER LTB48A / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMI_RO PRODUCT NUMBER 964 77 62-00 / NUMI_RO DE PRODUIT 964 77 62-00 DE MODELE LTB48A 7 8 10 2O 37 L,.
REPAIR PARTS/PIf:CES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER LTB48A / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMERO DE MODI=LE LTB48A PRODUCT NUMBER 964 77 62-00 / NUMI_RO DE PRODUIT 964 77 62-00 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 532069180 532127533 532139850 5 6 7 8 9 532176741 818021008 532140572 532087175 819061216 Nut, Crownlock #10-24 Screen, Cover Cover Assembly (Includes 3, 37, 38, 39) Chute, Upper Screw, Special#10-14x1/2 Dump Bag Indicator Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8 Washer 3/16x3/4x16 Ga.
