Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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.
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • 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 mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCH ER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others.
INSTALL HIGH LIFT BAGGING BLADES (See Fig. 1) CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. NOTE: If you already have high lift bagging blades on your mower, store the supplied blades in a safe place for future use.
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CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 4) 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown.
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LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 6) 1. Raise and hold defl ector shield in upright position. 2. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and position lower chute over deck opening as shown. 3. Hook rear and front latches. CAUTION: Do not remove defl...
TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPE RA TION: Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owner'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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place bent or damaged blades.
REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER GTB54A / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE GTB54A...
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532130895 Latch Handle, Cover Axe de loquet 532186601 Strip, Reinforcement Crochet de loquet 871141008 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 Loquet de caoutchoc — 532190226 Owner's Manual DESCRIPTION Glissière inférieure Vis #10-24 x 5/8 Ressort de retenue Ensemble du support Lame de portance élevée 54"...