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. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest autho- rized service center. They have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
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.
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BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS (continued) GROUP "C" SUPPORT POSTS MOUNTING BRACKET (2) Retainer Spring GROUP "D" LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK (2) Screw #10 x 5/8 GROUP "E" CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY (1) Screw #10 x 1-1/8 UPPER CHUTE GROUP "F " CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION ta in c o n n le ra ti re c IN G ri o ly a e ti e ra te t to je c s u b c k e c ra GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the tractor, in the operator's position.
REAR MOUNTING BRACKET and SUPPORT PLATE (See Figs. 1 & 2) Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" • Install support plate to inside of drawbar as shown, using two (2) 7/16-14 x 3/4 hex bolts and the two threaded upper holes in the plate. Do not tighten at this time. NOTE: Be sure to align the four (4) lower threaded holes of the support plate with the holes in the drawbar.
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MOUNTING TO TRACTOR (See Fig. 5) Use Hardware - - GROUP "C" NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting assembly to tractor. • Raise seat on tractor to allow assembly to be mounted. •...
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CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 7) No hardware required • Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. Install another container to center position and one in right position. NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container at center supports.
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CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 10) Use Hardware - - GROUP "E & F" • Assemble hardware shown (latch pin) to upper chute. • Press weld nut into rubber latch and assemble rubber latch to lower chute, as shown. • Tighten all hardware securely.
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.
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.
REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER CG46A / RAMASSE-HERBE - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE CG46A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 00 06-07 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 06-07...
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REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER CG46A / RAMASSE-HERBE - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE CG46A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 00 06-07 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 06-07 PART DESCRIPTION 532069180 Nut, Crownlock #10-24 532127533 Screen, Cover 532134678...