Safety Rules & Information General Warnings...2 Safety Decals ...2 Storing the Grass Catcher ...3 General Operating Information Before Operation ...3 Mowing with the Catcher ...3 Required Accessories...3 After Operation ...3 Storing the Grass Catcher ...3 Initial Installation Hitch Installation ...4 Baffle Installation Baffle Installation ...5 Component Installation...
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.
Initial Installation WARNING Before beginning any service work turn off the PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Initial Installation HITCH INSTALLATION 1. Slide the 5/16-18 speed nut (A, Figure 1) onto rear frame support (E) through square hole (C) so that the threaded side (B) is on the inside of tractor.
Baffle Installation 1. Determine which baffle to use. See Figure 4 Chart. 2. Lift side discharge chute (H, Figure 4). 3. Insert baffle (F) through discharge opening and posi- tion baffle into place. 4. Tighten carriage bolts (A) and nuts (E) on baffle (F). 5.
INSTALL UPRIGHT SUPPORT TO HITCH 1. Install the upright support (B, Figure 8) to hitch (A) and secure with 3/8-16 x 1 capscrews (C) and lock- nuts (D) as shown. Figure 8. Install Upright Support A. Hitch B. Upright Support C.
Cover and Bag Installation INSTALL COVER ASSEMBLY 1. Attach cover assembly (B, Figure 10) to bag support bracket (A) using hinge pivots (E). Secure cover using cover hinge pins (C) and hair pins (D) as shown. Figure 10. Install Cover Assembly A.
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Figure 12. Install Lower Tube A. Lower Chute Rod B. Mounting Plate C. Rubber Strap D. Discharge Deflector E. Locknut LOWER TUBE INSTALLATION 1. Lift discharge deflector up (D, Figure 12). 2. Insert lower chute rod (A) into mounting plate (B). 3.
Normal Removal & Installation Figure 15. Normal Installation & Removal Normal Removal & Installation Collector Installation Note: See previous pages for more detailed installation and operation instructions if necessary. 1. Mount the hitch support assembly (A, Figure 15) onto rear tractor frame. 2.
Collector Removal WARNING OPERATION WITHOUT BAGGER For operation without bagger, the mower deflector MUST be properly installed in the down position and retained by the spring latch. 1. Unhook strap (P, Figure 15) from pin (O). Slide mid- dle tube (H) into upper tube (G) and remove middle tube (H).
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