CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..........4 ASSEMBLY ............8 GENERAL OPERATION ......4 TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING .... 12 SLOPE OPERATION ........4 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ... 12 CHILDREN ..........5 OPERATION ............. 13 SERVICE ............. 5 STORAGE ..........13 REPAIR PARTS ..........14 KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new collection system.
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. GENERAL OPERATION • DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher, •...
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS SERVICE DO NOT • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, • The operation of any mower can result in foreign turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety •...
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other WARNING! debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead •...
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINER CONTENTS • Remove all parts and packing materials from • • Blower Assembly Drive Pulley carton. • • Belt Shield Belt TOOLS REQUIRED • • Mounting Bracket Bag of Hardware • " Wrench or ratchet and socket • ½" Wrench or ratchet and socket • " Socket • Torque Wrench • Phillips Head Screwdriver • Hacksaw • Pliers Upper Chute Bag Dump Indicator...
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY TRIMMING BLOWER 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck 1. Place blower assembly on secure table or stable configuration will vary by size and model) surface. 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 2. Remove the bolts securing the rear mount bracket. 3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 3. Using the hacksaw, trim the blower housing along the recessed grooves. 4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove from the center deck pulley.
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY INSTALLING DRIVE BELT 1. Position blower over the discharge tabs on the 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or deck and set blower onto the deck. disengaged. 2. Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to outside of the deck. illustration for proper routing. 3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and engage in the latch. Rear Mount Bracket Outer Pulley Tension Release Arm...
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ASSEMBLY INSTALLING BELT COVERS INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT 1. Place the deck belt shield on the deck over the Install the bagger mount tube to the rear guard drive pulley and secure with hardware removed with -18 x 3¼ bolts and flange nuts from kit. from steel belt shield. NOTE: Depending on model, rear guard hole may need to be drilled out to " if kit hardware is too 2.
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ASSEMBLY INSTALLING CHUTE SUPPORT MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY 1. Position upper chute support against bagger inlet, NOTE: Assistance from another person may ease flush at outer edges. See Illustration. mounting the cover assembly to mower. 1. Lift and rotate cover to align the cover brackets 2. Using support as a template, drill two holes into with support assembly tubes.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING • If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves, it is an indication that clogging has Follow the mower operation instructions in you occurred in the system or that the grass catcher mower operator’s manual. containers are full. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where a.
OPERATION STORAGE CAUTION When grass catcher is to be stored for a period Do not leave grass in bagger of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, containers. Empty containers after leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. each use and before storing.
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REPAIR PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 539 130308 ..1 ..SHIELD, BELT 11.. 539 990188 ..6 ..WASHER SAE FLAT 539 130321 ..1 ..PULLEY 12.. 539 110234 ..1 ..SUPPORT, HOSE 539 105743 ..
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SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc (“Husqvarna”) warrants the original purchaser the Husqvarna branded product to which this warranty apply (the “Product”) that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the period of the applicable “Warranty Schedule” of the Product as set forth below. Additional limitations are described in Section 2 through 6, inclusive.
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Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna retailer in order to obtain warranty service. This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and address of the selling retailer. To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna retailer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational problem or failure.