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 Tube Component Assembly ...4 Baffle Installation ...4 Component Installation Install Mounting Plate ...5 Lower Chute Rod and Pin Installation ...5...
Safety Rules and 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 triangle 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.
Tube Component Assembly BAFFLE INSTALLATION 1. Determine which baffle to use (See Chart). 2. Lift side discharge chute (H, Figure 1). 3. Insert baffle (F) through discharge opening and posi- tion baffle into place. 4. Tighten carriage bolts (A) and locknut(s) (E) on baffle (F). 5.
Bag and Cover Support Installation INSTALL BAG AND COVER SUPPORT 1. Install the bag and cover support (B, Figure 5) to upright support (A) using the capscrews (C) and the locknuts (D). Figure 5. Install Bag and Cover Support A. Upright Support B.
INSTALL COVER ASSEMBLY 1. Attach cover assembly (B, Figure 6) to bag support bracket (A) using hinge pivots (E). Secure cover using cover hinge pins (C) and hair pins (D). Figure 6. Install Cover Assembly A. Bag Support Bracket B. Cover Assembly C.
Figure 11. Collector Installation and Removal COLLECTOR INSTALLATION Note: See previous pages for more detailed installation and operation instructions if necessary. 1. Mount the hitch support assembly (A, Figure 11) onto rear tractor frame. 2. Attach cover (B) to support assembly using pins (C) and hair pins (D).
Carrier Installation FRONT WEIGHT CARRIER INSTALLATION 1. Install carrier (F, Fgure 12) as shown securing with capscrews (B), and locknuts (C). 2. Secure required weights using rod (D) and safety clip (E). Figure 12. Front Weight Carrier Installation A. Holes B.
Grass Catcher Removal an d Attachment REMOVING THE GRASS CATCHER 1. Remove the hair pin clips (B, Figure 16) and hinge pins (D) and remove the cover (A). Figure 16. Remove the Cover A. Cover C. Hinge B. Hair Pin Clip E.
ATTACHING THE GRASS CATCHER 1. Set the back plate and support (A, Figure 19) onto the pins of the hitch plate (C). Secure with rod (D) and hair pin (B). 2. Hook the bags on the back plate (Figure 7). 3.
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