KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM. 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.
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 Read, understand and follow all instructions in the •...
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and • then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or • embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
• Hacksaw • Hammer Blower Housing NOTE: When right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the mower in the operator’s position. CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER: •...
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Position blower over the discharge tabs on the deck and set blower onto the deck. Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the outside of the deck. Contact Area Install the front mount bracket to the deck with the pin and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit.
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INSTALLING DRIVE BELT Make sure the tension release lever is forward (disengaged). Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for proper routing. Move the tension release arm to the rear and engage in the latch. Tension Release Arm Idler Pulleys...
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Using the hacksaw, trim along the dashed line. Trim Line ASSEMBLY INSTALLING CHUTES Place middle chute over the top end of the blower assembly. Stretch the chute latch on the blower assembly up and onto the acorn nut on the middle chute.
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CONTAINER INSTALLATION Install containers on support frame, overlapping containers at center tube. Note: One container should always overlap the other container at the center tube. Close cover and lock latch handle over support tubes. CHUTE/HOOD INSTALLATION Rotate the chute so the opening is facing downwards toward the container bags.
TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower operator’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.