Page 3
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..........................4 CARTON CONTENTS ........................7 ASSEMBLY ...........................8 OPERATION ..........................15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....................16 PARTS ............................17 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM collection system. It has been designed, engineered READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY and manufactured to give you the best possible RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING dependability and performance.
Page 4
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OB- JECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERI- OUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION •...
Page 5
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT IV. SERVICE • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and • The operation of any mower can result in then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which possible.
Page 6
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • NEVER allow children to operate the machine. CAUTION • Be sure the area is clear of other people before In order to prevent accidental starting when mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the setting up, transporting, adjusting or making area.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINER CONTENTS • Remove all parts and packing materials from • • Blower Assembly Drive Pulley carton. • • Belt Shield Belt TOOLS REQUIRED • • Mounting Assembly Bag of Hardware • Drill and " drill bit - 3 bag system only •...
Page 8
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. 5. Remove the bolt that secures the right hand (Deck confi guration will vary by size and model) deck pulley to the spindle. 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 6.
Page 9
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY INSTALLING DRIVE BELT 1. Install the front and rear mount brackets to the 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward deck with the pin and hairpin cotter supplied with or disengaged. the kit. 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for proper routing.
Page 10
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING BELT COVERS 1. Place deck belt shield over spindle, aligning hole TAP SCREW with bolt on belt shield standoff. 2. Attach with wing nut to standoff and use tap DECK BELT SHIELD screw from kit to attach the other side of the belt shield to the deck.
Page 11
ASSEMBLY 3. Install the bagger mount tube from the mount kit. INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE MOUNT STRAP 1. Place middle chute over the top end of the blower assembly. 2. Latch middle chute to blower assembly. BLOWER ASSEMBLY MIDDLE CHUTE MOUNT STRAP MOUNT TUBE RAM MOUNT INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT...
Page 12
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING WEIGHT KITS INSTALLING CHUTE SUPPORT Units with cast weight 3 Bin System only 1. Bolt one cast weight and two weight brackets 1. Position upper chute support against bagger together using four 2¾" bolts and four nuts. inlet, fl ush at outer edges. See Illlustration. 2.
Page 13
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY CAUTION NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish assis- DO NOT operate mower with grass tance from another person for mounting the cover catcher, unless the front weights are assembly to mower. installed.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION • Avoid cutting wet grass or mowing in the Follow the mower operation instructions in the morning while the dew is still heavy. Grass mower operator’s manual. clippings collected under these conditions tend When utilizing the grass catcher on a lawn where to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the fl...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE Always observe safety rules when performing any When grass catcher is to be stored for a period maintenance. of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 539 132250 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers