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Ariens G422SL Owner's Manual

Ariens G422SL Owner's Manual

42 inch mower grass catcher

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532425565 11.19.08 BAD
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model Number G422SL
Product No. 960 73 00-23
42 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Repair Parts
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number G422SL Product No. 960 73 00-23 42 Inch Mower Grass Catcher • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Repair Parts 532425565 11.19.08 BAD Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- WARNING: In order to prevent ac- lated injuries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine run ning. • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for • Check grass catcher components and the discharge towing.
  • Page 4 KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCH ER. 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: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY REAR MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO (See Figs. 1A, 1B & 1C) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the NOTE: If your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts as sis tance of another person for mounting cover assembly installed on the rear draw bar, simply hang the mounting to tractor.
  • Page 6 LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 4A) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 3) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 1. Install one container to left side first. Install other container to right side. 2. Place slot in lower chute over mounting tab on mower and position lower chute over mower opening as NOTE: Left edge of right con tain er should always over lap shown.
  • Page 7 LOWER CHUTE REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLATION (See Fig. 4B) (For Models without the L Shaped Bracket Only) 1. Align reinforcement plate with slot in lower chute as shown. 2. Install reinforcement plate as shown; secure with car- riage bolts and flanged locknuts provided in this kit. 3.
  • Page 8 LEVEL MOWER DECK UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 5A and 5B) 1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position. Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower per for - mance. See your tractors owner's manual for instruc- 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into tions.
  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING • Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator. Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill. The OPE RA TION: wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor completely.
  • Page 10: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION: Grass catcher components Always observe safety rules when performing any main- are subject to wear, damage and te nance. deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects • Before each use check for loose fasteners. to be thrown.
  • Page 11: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER G422SL (PRODUCT NO. 960 73 00-23) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532069180 Nut, Crown lock #10-24 532124670 Spring, Retainer 532127533 Screen, Cover 872140405 Bolt 532171061 Cover Assembly (Includes 3, 38, 39) 532179745 Bracket, Lock...
  • Page 12 SERVICE NOTES...