SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! 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 operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to •...
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT: IV. SERVICE • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, • The operation of any mower can result in if possible. foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which •...
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS CAUTION WARNING Look for this symbol to point out impor- DO NOT tow any trailers, etc. with this tant safety precautions. It means CAU- mower. They may jackknife or over turn TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY causing damage to the mower and possi- IS INVOLVED.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engi- READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY neered and manufactured to give you the best RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING possible dependability and performance. YOUR GRASS CATCHER.
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Figures 1) (See Figure 2) 1. Remove the eight (8) 5/16 carriage bolts and NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to nuts that secure the rear guard straps to the obtain the assistance of another person for mower frame.
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ASSEMBLY CONTAINER MOUNTING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Figure 4) (See Figure 3) 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. 1. Install one container to left side first with 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top warning to the outside of unit.
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ASSEMBLY UPPER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE (See Figures 6A & 6B) (See Figure 5) 1. Turn mower engine off. 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting 2. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. position. 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved 3.
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ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS (See Figure 8) CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher, 1. Bolt cast weight, weight plate and two (2) unless the front weights are installed. weight brackets together using four (4) bolts (539108271, 3/8 x 3 1/4”) and four (4) nuts (539976979, 3/8”...
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions in your • Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while mower operator’s manual. the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and When operating your grass catcher on a lawn adhere to the walls of the flow path causing where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES STORAGE: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of Always observe safety rules when performing any time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, maintenance. leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. •...
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS The torque values shown should be used as a general guidline when specific torque values are not given. U.S. Standard Hardware Flangelock Screw Grade SAE grade 5 SAE grade 8 w/ Flangelock Nut ft./lbs ft./lbs ft./lbs 5/16...