SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. WARNING! This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns your safety. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so WARNING! that the blades do not hit them. Never drive over foreign objects. Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain • Only use the machine in daylight or in other or emit chemicals considered well-lit conditions.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk is greatest that the driver will lose control or the machine will tip over, which can result in serious injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure, do not mow the slope.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the machine. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing work. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Do not fill fuel in the vicinity of sparks or open flames. WARNING! • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine The engine, the exhaust system, must not be started until the problem has been and the hydraulic system’s resolved.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Figures 1A and 1B) (See Figure 2) 1. Remove rear engine guard by removing the NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to six bolts that attach the guard to the frame. obtain the assistance of another person for 2.
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ASSEMBLY CONTAINER MOUNTING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Figure 4) (See Figure 3) 1. Install one container to left side first with 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. warning to the outside of unit. Install another 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top container to center position and one in right half to meet bottom half.
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ASSEMBLY UPPER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE (See Figures 6A & 6B) (See Figure 5) 1. Turn mower engine off. 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting 2. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. position. 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved 2.
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ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS (See Figure 8) 1. Turn casters so they are facing the front as shown. 2. Bolt the weights to the front tube of the frame as shown. CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher, unless the front weights are installed. 539990546 (NUT, 3/8-16, CENTERLOC) 539108154 (WHEEL WEIGHT)
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions in you mower operator’s manual. • Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag indi- When operating your grass catcher on a lawn cator. As the bags become full, the flow indi- where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not cating ball will drop down in its slot, indicating been used, you are picking up thatch and debris...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES STORAGE: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of Always observe safety rules when performing any time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, maintenance. leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. •...