Operator Safety Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
General Operating Safety Be sure to read all information in the Operator Safety section before attempting to operate this unit. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See an authorized dealer.
Assembly NOTE: Lower case letters refer to existing parts / hard- 4. Place LH baffle (A, Figure 3) inside of mower deck with holes in baffle aligned to holes in mower deck as ware. shown. 5. Keeping all hardware loose, install LH baffle and gage wheel (h) to mower deck with carriage bolts (B) and WARNING nuts (C).
Hitch Plate Installation 8. Raise side discharge chute (k, Figure 5). 9. Insert RH baffle (E, Figure 5) through discharge opening Flat Style Bumper (Older Models) and set on top of stone guard (l) and align holes at 1. Remove and discard capscrews (a, Figure 7) and nuts stone guard and front of deck.
Tube Style Bumper 3. Insert carriage bolts (O, Figure 11) through holes of cover support bracket (P) and upright support (L). 1. Place u-bolts (J, Figure 9) over upper two bumper tubes (a) and into holes of hitch plate (H) as shown. 4.
Tube Installation Cover Assembly Installation 1. Raise discharge deflector (a, Figure 14). 1. Place cover (S, Figure 13) on cover support bracket (P). 2. Insert rod on lower chute (V) into mounting plate (F). 2. On each side, insert hinge pins (T) through hinge pivots of cover and cover support bracket.
Secure Lower Chute to Mower 5. Insert the top of upper / middle tube assembly (X / W, Figure 16) into hole in cover (S). Place ridge (g) of NOTE: Check whether deflector rod bolt is long enough to upper tube into slot (h) in cover hole. accept the rubber strap on lower chute assembly.
Front Weight Carrier Installation 4. Swing lower chute (V, Figure 19) into place. The slot must slide over edge of stone guard (a). 1. At front of unit, insert capscrews (AC, Figure 21) into holes of weight carrier (AD) and secure to front of tractor with locknuts (I).
Operation Before Operation Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades. Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day. If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become plugged.
Warranty BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS WARRANTY POLICY January 2014 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below.