Contents, Accessories, & Specs Table of Contents...1 Recommended Accessories...1 Specifications ...1 Safety Rules & Information General Warnings...2 Safety Decals ...2 General Operating Information Mowing with the Catcher ...3 Before Operation ...3 Recommended Accessories...3 After Operation ...3 Storing the Grass Catcher ...3 Operation...4 Maintenance ...4 Exploded View Diagrams...
Safety Rules & Information 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 trian- in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
MOWING WITH THE CATCHER Always operate with throttle at full speed when mowing. Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass is too long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width of the mower to prevent clogging.
Operation OPERATION Dumping Grass and Leaves 1. Back the tractor to the desired place for unloading. Shut the tractor's engine of before getting off the trac- tor's seat. WARNING Before opening the cover for any reason, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Reversible Frame Orientation For Left Side discharge locate the handle (A, Figure 4) on the right side of the cart. Use the U-bracket (B) with the hole located 1-1/2” from the edge. Rotate the frame (C) so that the offset is on the left hand side. For Right Side discharge locate the handle (A, Figure 5) on the left side of the cart.
Initial Assembly & Installation Figure 6. Wheel Assembly (RH Dishcarge Shown) A. Wheel Assembly B. Frame CART ASSEMBLY 1. Determine if you have a right side or left side dis- charge. Refer to Figures 4 & 5. 2. Install the wheel assemblies (A, Figure 6) to the frame (B).
Figure 10. Install Support Tube A. Support Tube 6. Install support tube (A, Figure 10) inside the box. Align each end of the support tube with the two holes at the front corner side of the box. Place one 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 hex bolt with a 5/16 flat washer and plastic spacer through the top, outside hole of the box and the support tube.
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Initial Assembly & Installation Figure 15. Install Connecting Sleeve A. Connecting Sleeve B. Support Tube C. Sleeve Clamp D. Truss Head Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2 E. Nyloc Nut 6. Install the sleeve clamp (C, Figure 15) to the connect- ing sleeve (A) with 1/4-20 x 1/2 slotted truss head screw (D) and nyloc nut (E).
NORMAL INSTALLATION & REMOVAL Installation 1. Insert the upper end of the clear tube into the cart sleeve. Slide the flex hose (C, Figure 20) over the turbo (A) and secure with the large hose clamp (B). The hose should overlap the turbo discharge by 2”- 3”.
Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Hex Head Capscrew Carriage Bolt Standard Hardware Sizing When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the Nominal size, meaning the inside diameter is 1/2 inch; if a second number is present it represent the threads per inch When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2”, this means the Nominal size, or body diameter is 1/2 inch;...
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