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STORAGE

When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, 
clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store 
in a clean, dry place.

CAUTION:  Do not leave grass in bagger 
containers.  Empty containers after each 
use and before storing.  Failure to do so 
may result in spontaneous com bus tion 
which could develop into a fi re.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Always observe safety rules when performing any main-
 te 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.  Re place 
bent or damaged blades.
•      See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner's 

manual.

                    CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY 

MAIN TE NANCE, SERVICE OR AD JUST -
MENTS:

             •      Depress  clutch  brake  pedal  fully  and 

set parking brake.

             •      Place gearshift/motion control lever in 

"NEU TRAL" position.

             •      Place clutch control in "DIS EN GAGED" 

po si tion.

             •      Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

             •      Make sure blades and all moving parts 

have completely stopped.

             •      Disconnect  spark  plug  wire(s)  from 

spark plug(s) and place wire where it 
cannot come in contact with plug.

CAUTION:  Grass catcher components 
are subject to wear, damage and 
deterioration, which could expose 
moving parts or allow objects to be 
thrown.  Frequently check components 
and replace with manufacturer's 
recommended parts, when necessary.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary of Contents for 954 04 05-09

Page 1: ...in er WARNING Do no t op erate mow er un les s contain er is prop erlyissub jec t to we ar an d de tierio ration Ch eck ba g fre qu en tly Re pla ce wh en cracked or da mag ed Us e on ly a recommen de d repla cemen t contain er 02084 Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts 532140601 Rev 7 5 20 03 rad Printed in U S A OWNER S MANUAL Model No C42C Product No 954 04 05 09 42 Inch Mo...

Page 2: ...ges in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope 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 SAFETY RULES DO NOT ...

Page 3: ...Watchforholes ruts orbumps Uneventerraincouldoverturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back dow...

Page 4: ... materials from carton Foldflapstoinsideofcartonandturncartonupsidedown on floor of work area To protect grass catcher cover duringassemblyplacecoverupsidedownonoverturned carton Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts are there CARTON CONTENTS 2 Container Tops 2 Container Bottoms 1 Upper Chute 1 Lower Chute 1 Support Post 1 Mounting Bracket 1 Cover Assembly 1 Cover Seal 1 Bag of Part...

Page 5: ...16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 1 Nut Acorn 10 1 Spacer Split 10 1 Rubber Latch LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY TO MOWER DECK GROUP F CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY TO LOWER CHUTE 2 Nut Weld 10 2 Washer Lock 10 2 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 2 Screw 10 x 5 8 2 Latch Hook Assembly 1 Nut Weld 10 1 Washer Lock 10 1 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 1 Screw 10 x 5 8 ...

Page 6: ...ion control lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key OFF and remove key Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug PARTS IDENTIFICATION NOTE When right hand R H and left hand L H are mentioned in this manual it means when you ...

Page 7: ...ollow the instructions below 1 Use Hardware GROUP A Only one set of hardware in GROUP A will be used to mount the rear mounting bracket To determine which set is correct for your tractor check to see if there are 2 two upper corner ribs on each side of drawbar If your tractor has the upper corner ribs use the 4 four self tapping shoulder bolts If your tractor does not have the corner ribs use the ...

Page 8: ...SEMBLY See Fig 5 No hardware required 1 Place bottom half inside of top half as shown 2 Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half 3 Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown IMPORTANT BEFORELOCKINGTHETABS HOOKEDEDGES ONBOTHHALVESMUSTOVERLAPTOFORMSEALASSHOWN IN INSET 4 Repeat for other containers PRESS TOGETHER TO FORM SEAL WHILE LIFTI...

Page 9: ...ith your right hand push firmly on the lower chute untiltheextendededgeslidesunderthedeflectorshield and along side the hinge bracket as shown 8 With chute in proper position hold the chute securely so it does not move while hooking the front latch to the mower deck NOTE While hooking the latches the deflector shield may try to push the chute away from the mower deck opening It is important to hol...

Page 10: ...ten all hardware securely 0 2 1 0 2 FIG 7 UPPER CHUTE LOCK WASHER WELD NUT ACORN NUT SPLIT SPACER WASHERS 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga SCREW 10 x 1 1 8 WASHER 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga LOWER CHUTE SCREW 10 x 5 8 RUBBER LATCH 7 9 02099 COVER HANDLE LOWER CHUTE DUMP BAG INDICATOR UPPER CHUTE 02098 BOSSES LATCH PIN ALIGNMENT SLOT FIG 9B RUBBER LATCH FIG 9A WA RN ING Do not opera te mowe r unles s conta iner is prope ...

Page 11: ... container at center supports j Closecoverandsecurelatchesovercentersupport tubes Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag indicator As the bags become full the flow indicating ball will drop down in its s...

Page 12: ...or damaged blades See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner s manual CAUTION BEFOREPERFORMINGANY MAINTENANCE SERVICEORADJUST MENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in NEUTRAL position Placeclutchcontrolin DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to OFF position Make sure blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect s...

Page 13: ...13 NOTES ...

Page 14: ... e q u e n t l y R e p l a c e w h e n c r a c k e d o r d a m a g e d U s e o n l y a r e c o m m e n d e d r e p l a c e m e n t c o n t a i n e r WAR NING Do no t op era te mo we r un les s conta ine r is pro pe rlyis nstalled Co nta ine r is subje ct to we ar an d de tierio rat ion Ch eck ba g fre qu en tly Re pla ce wh en cra cke d or da ma ge d Us e on ly a rec om me nd ed rep lac em en t co...

Page 15: ...u propriétaire KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO NO 2 53269180 Nut Crownlock 10 24 Écrou auto serrant 10 24 3 532127533 Screen Cover Grillage de couvercle 4 532171061 Cover Assembly Couvercle Ens Includes 3 38 39 Y combris 3 38 39 5 532126840 Chute Upper Glissière supérieure 6 818021008 Screw Special 10 14x1 2 Vis spéciale 10 14x1 2 7 532140572 Dump Bag Indicator Indicateur de sac de déchargemen...

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