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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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. DO NOT: Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn • slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructions and 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.
BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS (continued) GROUP "E" (2) Latch Hook Assembly LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY TO MOWER DECK (2) Screw #10 x 5/8 (2) Washer, Lock #10 (2) Nut, Weld #10 (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. GROUP "F" CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to UPPER CHUTE (1) Screw #10 x 1-1/8 (1) Spacer, Split #10 (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. (1) Nut, Acorn #10 GROUP "G" (1) Rubber Latch CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to LOWER CHUTE (1) Screw #10 x 5/8 (1) Washer, Lock #10 (1) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
ASSEMBLY BEFORE YOU START TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER Some mower models may need minor modifications before you can mount the grass catcher to the unit. Look carefully at the mower deck on your unit and compare the deck mandrel to the illustrations below. If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE "A", your unit is ready - proceed with the grass catcher assembly. If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE "B", go to the PREPARATION section in this manual.
ASSEMBLY 1 • • • 3 MOWER DECK BAFFLE (See Fig. 1) Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" • • Raise your tractor mower deck to its highest position. Install the hex bolts, locknuts and acorn nuts through mower deck housing as shown. ACORN NUT Tighten all hardware securely. COVER SEAL (See Fig. 3) No hardware required Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening. Work seal into opening so cover sits between flanges of seal.
ASSEMBLY 5 6 MOUNTING TO TRACTOR (See Fig. 5) Use Hardware - - GROUP "D" • • NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting assembly to tractor. • Raise seat on tractor to allow assembly to be mounted. • With cover closed, lift assembly and place support post inside mounting bracket. Allow assembly to rest on lanced tabs of mounting bracket. • Line up holes in mounting bracket with holes in support post and insert bracket support pin.
ASSEMBLY 7 WASHER CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 7) No hardware required WASHER LOCK WASHER LOCK WASHER LATCH • Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. Install other container to right side. NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container at center support. • Close cover and lock latch handle over center support tube. LATCH WELD NUT WELD NUT SCREW FIG.
ASSEMBLY 10 UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 10A & 10B) No hardware required 11 • • Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag indicator. • Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute. • Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together. • Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin.
OPERATION • TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: 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. • • • • Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. BLADE CARE CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty containers after each use and before storing.
PREPARATION CAUTION: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH PREPARATION OF TRACTOR: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER C36C / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE C36C PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 02-82 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 02-82 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 15 2 3 4 532069180 532127533 532161314 Locknut #10-24 Screen, Cover Cover Asm.
1) CUT OUT BOTH TEMPLATES AND PLACE IN POSITIONS SHOWN. 2) MARK THE CENTER OF EACH HOLE AND DRILL WITH A 11/32" DRILL BIT.