FORM NO. 3319–747 EASY–EMPTY GRASS CATCHER for 825 Rear Engine Riders Model No. 79090 – 8900001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
Introduction We want you to be completely satisfied with your new product, so feel free to contact your local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine replacement parts, or other information you may require. Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer or Service Representative provide exact information about your specific product.
Contents Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Grass Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Grass Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emptying the Grass Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 3 3 3 5 6 6 Page Clearing Obstructions from the Grass Catcher . . . . . . . . .
Safety Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. ON CHUTE (Part No. 54–9220) ON GRASS BASKET (Part No.
Installation Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY. Muffler Deflector 1 Grass Basket 1 Dump Handle 1 Muffler Shield 1 Bolt (1/4”–20 x 1 1/4”) 1 Locknut (1/4”–20) 1 Duct Barbed Clip Spacer Fastener Retainer USE Install muffler deflector Assemble and install grass basket 1 1 Install duct 1 Chute 1 Wing Nut (1/4”–20) 1 Install discharge chute Installing the Grass Catcher Installing the Muffler Deflector 1. Remove the 4 screws from the muffler deflector and discard the deflector (Fig. 1). 2.
Installation Assembling and Installing the Grass Basket 3 5 4 1. Place the grass basket on the ground, ensuring that the hole in the top of the basket is facing upward. 2. Open the basket and slide the dump handle through the holes in the basket and handle guide (Fig. 2). Note: 3. The dump handle grip should be outside of the basket. 2 Insert the 1/4”–20 x 1 1/4” bolt through the holes in the end of the dump handle and secure it with the 1/4”–20 locknut (Fig. 2).
Installation Installing the Chute and Duct Testing the Installation 1. Secure the retainer to the duct with the barbed clip and spacer fastener (Fig. 4). 1. Pull up on the dump handle and open the grass basket. 2. Slide the duct over the end of the chute, aligning the retainer with the knob on the chute. Pull the retainer over the knob, securing the duct and chute (Fig. 4). 2. Close the grass basket completely and push the dump handle down until it stops. 3.
Operation 2. To Avoid Personal Injury: • Become familiar with all operating and safety instructions in the operator’s manual for your mower before using this attachment. • Never remove the duct, basket, or chute while the engine is running. • Always shut the engine off before clearing an obstruction. • Never do maintenance or repairs while the engine is running. If the obstruction does not clear, complete the following: 3. Move the blade control to DISENGAGE (this stops the mower blades).
Operation Cutting Frequency Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. You will have to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively long (refer to Catching Long Grass, page 7). Cutting Technique For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly overlap the mower into the previously cut area. This helps reduce the load on the engine and reduces the chance of plugging the grass catcher. Grass Catching Speed Most often you will bag with the mower throttle in the FAST position and drive in 1st.
Maintenance Inspecting the Grass Catcher Inspect the grass catcher after the first ten hours of operation and monthly thereafter. 1. Check the duct, chute, and grass basket. Replace these parts if they are cracked or broken. 2. Tighten all nuts bolts and screws. POTENTIAL HAZARD • If you store grass clippings in the grass basket, under the right conditions, spontaneous combustion (a fire-generating process that occurs without an external source of ignition) could occur.
