Operator and Parts Manual Collection System 966406901
CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER • Set parking brake. • Place motion control levers in “NEUTRAL” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. ©2010 HTC. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES...........................................................4 GENERAL OPERATION.......................................4 SLOPE OPERATION............................................4 CHILDREN...........................................................5 SERVICE..............................................................5 ASSEMBLY..................................................................6 OPERATION..............................................................
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 • Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • NEVER allow children to operate the machine.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED Wrench 5/16" (2) Wrench 1¼" (1) Wrench ¾" (1) Wrench 9/16" (2) Wrench ½" (1) Wrench 7/16" 2 INSTALLING BLADES WARNING! Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.
ASSEMBLY 3 4 INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY 1. Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the hardware and discharge chute from the deck. (Deck configuration will vary by size.) MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1. At the rear of the blower, remove the mount pin and retainer that are connected to the blower by the lanyard. 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 3. With a ½" wrench, remove the hardware of the right hand (discharge side) belt cover and remove the shield from the deck.
ASSEMBLY 5 6 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT 1. Install drive belt around pulley on blower. 2. Rotate belt keeper within 1/8" of blower pulley and tighten with ½" wrench. INSTALLING COLLECTOR 1. Using two 15/16" wrenches, remove the lower ROPS bolts on each side, retaining washer and nut for next step. 3. Rotate blower idler towards front of blower and place belt over deck pulley. Use a breaker bar in the idler opening if necessary. See illustration for correct belt routing.
ASSEMBLY 4. Attach the hitch tubes to the hitch assembly with 2¼" bolts and nuts as shown. Tighten using 9/16" and ¾" wrenches. Install pin mounts through the hitch tubes and hitch assembly and secure with nuts. 7. With the hood/hitch assembly behind the mower, place the lower slotted portion of the hitch tubes over the hitch pins attached to the bottom of the ROPS. NOTE: be sure that the retention pin hooks over the front of the hitch pins. 8.
ASSEMBLY 11. Attach the hose to the hood assembly and secure with hose clamp. CAUTION 12. Loosen the retention knob on the outlet end of the blower. • 13. Slide hose over the blower outlet and against the base of the retention bracket. • 14. Rotate the retention bracket so it catches between the ribs on the hose and tighten the knob. Secure hose to hood with clamp Loosen knob Rotate bracket 10 • • • DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher partially installed.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower operator’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.
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