Husqvarna C38D Owner's Manual
Husqvarna C38D Owner's Manual

Husqvarna C38D Owner's Manual

Husqvana 38 inch mower grass catcher owner's manual

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PRINTED IN U.S.A.
140603 Rev. 4 06.01.00 rad
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  • Page 1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 140603 Rev. 4 06.01.00 rad...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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 • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
  • Page 4: Carton Contents

    KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 5: Bag Of Parts

    BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS (continued) GROUP "D" SUPPORT POST MOUNTING BRACKET (1) Retainer Spring GROUP "E" LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY (1) Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. MOWER DECK GROUP "F" CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY (1) Screw #10 x 1-1/8 UPPER CHUTE GROUP "G"...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    BEFORE YOU START TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER Some tractor models may need minor modifications before you can mount the grass catcher to the tractor. Look carefully at the mower deck on your tractor and compare the deck mandrel to the illustrations below. If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE "A", your tractor is ready - proceed with the grass catcher assembly.
  • Page 7: Rear Mounting Bracket

    MOWER DECK BAFFLE (See Fig. 1) Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" • Raise your tractor mower deck to its highest position. • Install the hex bolt, and locknut through mower deck baffle and tighten securely. LOCKNUT MOWER DECK BAFFLE FIG.
  • Page 8 SUPPORT POST (See Fig. 4) Use Hardware - - GROUP "C" CAUTION: Container support is spring loaded and locked to the cover. Handle cover assembly carefully so as not to unlatch the cover from the container support. • Rotate cover assembly onto its side as shown. •...
  • Page 9 CONTAINER BOTTOM HALF CONTAINER TOP HALF CONTAINER BOTTOM HALF PRESS TOGETHER TO FORM SEAL WHILE LIFTING TOP HALF ASSEMBLY CHECK: Squeeze sides of lower half of con- tainer and check that there is no gap between upper and lower halves. If a gap appears, unlock tabs to separate container halves and repeat instructions above.
  • Page 10 UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 10A & 10B) No hardware required • Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. • Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag indicator.
  • Page 11: Operation

    TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owner's manual. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time.
  • Page 12: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
  • Page 13: Preparation

    CAUTION: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH PREPARATION OF TRACTOR: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 14 DRILL 4 HOLE BOLT PATTERN (See Figs. 13,14 & 15) On some model tractors, it may be necessary to drill new holes in drawbar for the mounting bracket. To determine if you need to drill holes in your drawbar, closely look at the illustration below.
  • Page 15 DEFLECTOR TRIM TEMPLATE USE TRIANGLE ABOVE FOR A GUIDE TO TRIMMING YOUR DEFLECTOR SHIELD. CUT OUT SHADED AREA AND PLACE ON INSIDE BOTTOM EDGE OF DEFLECTOR. TRIM DEFLECTOR ALONG DOTTED LINE USING EITHER HEAVY SHEARS OR A HAND SAW. MOWER DECK BAFFLE DRILL TEMPLATE TOP EDGE USE TEMPLATE ABOVE FOR A GUIDE TO DRILLING...
  • Page 16 NOTES...
  • Page 17 USE THIS SLOT TO AID IN POSITIONING TEMPLATE HOLE #1 USE 11/32" DRILL BIT 1.) CUT OUT TEMPLATE. 2.) ALIGN TOP AND RIGHT EDGE WIRE LOOP HOLE OF TEMPLATE AND DRAWBAR. USE 9/32" DRILL BIT 3.) TAPE IN POSITION. 4.) MARK AND DRILL HOLE #1 WIRE LOOP HOLE 5.) ASSEMBLE MOUNTING BRACKET TO DRAWBAR, USE BRACKET AS...
  • Page 18 NOTES...
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  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER C38D / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE C38D PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 02-92 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 02-92 14 15 26 25...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER C38D / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE C38D PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 02-92 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 02-92...

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