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Grass Catcher

966004101

OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL

Please read the operator’s manual 

carefully and make sure you 

understand the instructions before 

using the machine.

Summary of Contents for 966004101

Page 1: ...Grass Catcher 966004101 OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... 2008 HTC All Rights Reserved Beatrice NE Printed in U S A ...

Page 3: ...CHER 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 Save this manual for future reference WARNING The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown int...

Page 4: ...ic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading and unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury DO NOT operate m...

Page 5: ... with safe machine operation Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision SERVICE The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mas...

Page 6: ...wn Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as shown in the Operator s Manual WARNING DO NOT tow any trailers etc with this mower They may jackknife or over turn causing damage to the mow...

Page 7: ...ware 1 Upper Chute 1 Lower Chute 1 Cover Assembly 1 Mounting Hardware COVER ASSEMBLY BAG CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE 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 Set parking brake Place motion control levers in NEUTRAL position Turn ignition key OFF and remove k...

Page 8: ...al extension will hold the hood more securely when latched Remove center end cap Insert spacer and replace cap 3 INSTALLING SPACER PLUG Using hardware provided in kit attach support 1 mount to unit Attach hanger bracket to support mount Do not 2 fully tighten nuts at this time Hanger Bracket Secure rear end of support straps to outside of 3 hanger assembly Set reinforcement plates to the outside o...

Page 9: ...placement container Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 1 Fit lower chute as shown and hook rear latch to 2 mower deck Align the bracket slot on lower chute with the 3 deflector bracket tab on the mower deck Slide chute down over tab With the lower chute in proper position hold the 4 chute securely while hooking the front latch to the mower deck NOTE While hooking the latches the d...

Page 10: ... latch assembly from kit 2 6UPPER CHUTE INSTALLATION Before continuing to Step 7 locate the seal fastening kit packed separately and install the top cover grommet Slide upper chute onto lower chute lining up 3 notches and channels Stretch bungee latch up onto acorn nut on upper 4 chute to secure New Bungee Latch Hole ...

Page 11: ...1 the cover assembly Rotate chute so the chute opening is downwards 2 toward the container bags Hood Inlet 8 LEVELING MOWER DECK Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance See your mower operator s manual for instructions Rotate upper chute to point downwards towards bags ...

Page 12: ...secure the top of the plastic lawn bag e Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag from the container f Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of the bag draped over upper lip of the container g Repeat for other container h Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center supports i Close cover and secure latches over center support tubes Avoid...

Page 13: ...TS Set parking brake Place motion control levers in NEU TRAL position Place clutch control in DISENGAGED position 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 co...

Page 14: ...14 PARTS 1 3 7 4 5 8 18 11 14 15 16 10 17 12 6 2 20 5 20 19 9 13 20 ...

Page 15: ...9 976952 5 4 SCREW 10 24 x 5 8 532 132796 6 1 SPRING COVER LH 532 132983 7 1 SPRING COVER RH 532 133235 8 1 SPACER COVER 532 085902 9 1 SPRING RETAINER 532 174083 10 3 CAP TUBING END 532 179746 11 1 BAGGER FRAME 532 128600 12 1 PIN HINGE 532 400226 13 2 container soft bag 539 105408 14 8 WASHER 10 FLAT 539 976977 15 4 NUT 10 24 HEX NYLOC 539 106312 16 4 HMS 10 24 x 522 801301 17 1 spacer plug 532 ...

Page 16: ...16 PARTS 1 3 4 17 2 6 7 15 9 10 11 12 13 5 16 14 8 24 5 8 9 18 19 20 21 22 23 ...

Page 17: ... GA 539 109552 9 3 WASHER 3 16 LOCK 522854402 10 1 STRAP SUPPORT RT 522 854502 11 1 STRAP SUPPORT LT 522 854602 12 1 BRACKET COLLECTION 539 990316 13 4 RHSNB 5 16 18 x 539 112899 14 12 NUT 5 16 18 HEX FLG NYLOC 523 112802 15 2 PLATE 539 976938 16 2 HCS 5 16 18 x 2 539 100472 17 2 RHSNB 5 16 18 x 1 539 990209 18 4 HCS 5 16 18 x 1 539 990188 19 6 WASHER 5 16 SAE FLAT 539 108081 20 1 SCREW 10 14 x 53...

Page 18: ...nimum commercial quality lower quality not recommended Metric Standard Hardware Grade Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 6 M5 3 4 4 5 6 5 2 7 M6 5 2 7 7 5 10 8 2 11 M7 8 2 11 12 16 15 20 M8 13 5 18 18 8 25 21 8 29 M10 24 32 35 2 47 43 5 58 M12 43 5 58 62 2 83 75 100 M14 70 5 94 100 133 119 159 M16 108 144 147 196 176 235 M18 142 190 202 269 24...

Page 19: ...ders Applies to units factory equipped with Roll Over Protection System 90 Days Commercial Walk Mowers includes 21 wide area 90 Days Commercial Turf Specialty Equipment 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Zero Turn Commercial Turf Specialty Attachments 2 Years 1 Year 90 Days Power Cutters Lifetime Ignition Warranty Parts Only 1 Year 90 Days 1 Year K750 only 90 Days Automatic Mower 1 Year Battery Warranty 2 Years...

Page 20: ...r SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 Accident abuse misuse negligence and neglect including stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits 2 Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruction sheet fur...

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