Operator and Parts Manual Grass Catcher Z 42" 539 110164 Z 46" 968 999746
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CONTENTS SAFETY RULES.............................................................................................................................4 CONTAINER CONTENTS..............................................................................................................7 ASSEMBLY....................................................................................................................................8 OPERATION...................................................................................
SAFETY 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT • • • • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. 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. III.
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NEVER allow children to operate the machine. 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 drive 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.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts are there.
ASSEMBLY 1 UTILITY BOX AND REAR GUARD REMOVAL NOTE: Before mounting new bagger, the utility box and rear guard must be removed. 1. Remove the hairpins and clevis pins that secure the utility box to the unit (all four corners). 2. Using a ½" wrench, remove the bolts that secure the rear bracket to the unit. 2 INSTALL REAR GUARD, PLATE AND HANGER 1. Using bolts removed from rear bracket, install rear guard included in kit. 2. Place the hanger over the tab on the plate. 3.
ASSEMBLY 3 INSTALL HOOD INLET 1. Place the cover assembly upside down on a flat surface. 2. Place the inlet in the cover and direct it out of the large hole on the front side of the cover. Set the inlet so that the opening will be facing into the containers and the inlet hood is upwards. 3. To attach inlet, place one washer on each of the six bolts (¼ x ¾). Place the bolt and washer through the inlet hole. 4. Secure on outside of hood with another flat washer and a nyloc nut.
ASSEMBLY 5 CONTAINER INSTALLATION 1. Install containers on support frame, overlapping containers at center tube. Note: One container should always overlap the other container at the center tube. 2. Close cover and lock latch handle over support tubes. Latch Handle 6 LOWER CHUTE INSTALLATION 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Fit lower chute as shown and hook rear latch to mower deck. 3. Align the bracket slot on lower chute with the deflector bracket tab on the mower deck.
ASSEMBLY 7 HOSE INSTALLATION 1. Place both clamps over the hose. 2. Slide hose over the hood inlet at the top end. 3. Slide the hose over the lower chute inlet. 4. Remove any twists in the hose by rotating it at the top or bottom end. 5. Tighten clamps. Hood Inlet Hose Clamp Hose Clamp Hood Inlet WARNING Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower operator’s manual. When using the grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time will be picked up. The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than experienced with regular use of the grass catcher. • Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • 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 operator’s manual. CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Set parking brake. • Place motion control levers in “NEUTRAL” position.
PARTS 1 35 3 4 12 2 3 25 5 13 7 6 11 15 10 15 14 17 8 18 9 37 33 19 27 36 23 32 20 26 22 33 31 30 25 21 34 14 16 24 28 29
PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 21.. 539 109930....1..... REAR BRACKET W/DECALS 1.. 539 111139.....1..... COVER ASSM, COMPLETE INCLUDES ITEMs 2-13 22.. 539 111134.....1..... INLET 2.. 532 063180..10..... NUT, #10-24, CROWNLOCK 23.. 539 097076....2..... HOSE CLAMP 3.. 539 976952..10..... SCREW #10-24 X 5/8 24.. 539 976934....1..... HCS 5/16-18 x ¾ 4.. 532 127533....1..... SCREEN, COVER 25.. 539 976978....6..... NUT ¼-20 NYLOC 5.. 532 132796....1.....
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 Shank Size (Diameter in inches, fine or coarse thread) Grade SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Flangelock Screw w/Flangelock Nut ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm ft.
P/N 539 111137 R04 03/27/08
