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Collection Kit

966610501

Operator

 

and

 

   

Parts Manual

Summary of Contents for 966610501

Page 1: ...Collection Kit 966610501 Operator and Parts Manual ...

Page 2: ... 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 key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug ...

Page 3: ...rize 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 The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage ALWAYS wear safety glasse...

Page 4: ...ndicates 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 mower with grass catcher unless the front weights are installed Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup which c...

Page 5: ...ety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame su...

Page 6: ...ntainers 1 Bag of Hardware 1 Upper Chute 1 Lower Chutes 1 Cover Assembly 1 Mounting Hardware 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 ...

Page 7: ...sembly to the mower 3 frame at the side where rear guard was removed Use two 3 8 16 x round head bolts and nuts on each side With the collection guard as a template and using 4 a drill with a 5 16 bit add a hole on each side of the frame s upper edge Bolt collection guard assembly to upper edge with one 5 16 18 x hex head bolt and nut on each side Drill location 2INSTALL MUFFLER EXTENSION Muffler ...

Page 8: ...er plugs into the ends of the support tube It may be necessary to tap the spacer into place with a hammer or mallet Replace the plastic end cap back over the spacer The additional extension will hold the hood more securely when latched Remove center end cap 4 INSTALLING SPACER PLUG 5 CONTAINER INSTALLATION Install containers on support frame overlapping 1 containers at center tube Note One contain...

Page 9: ... 25 64 holes in the footrest Fit the weight assembly to foot rest and secure 4 with two 3 8 16 x 1 round head bolts and nuts WEIGHT BRACKET rear view Hardware Locations Weight Assembly Front Mounting Hardware ASSEMBLY Left Side Holes Using the illustration for guidance attach the 1 chute latch to the chute Use the left hole on the side of the chute Line up the hardware with the washer and lock was...

Page 10: ...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 deflector shield may try to push the chute away from the mower deck opening It is important to hold the chute in position whi...

Page 11: ...CHUTE ASSEMBLY 11LEVELING MOWER DECK Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance See your mower operator s manual for instructions WARNING DO NOT operate mower unless container is properly installed Container is subject to wear and deterioration check containers frequently replace when cracked or damaged Use only a recommended replacement container ASSEMBLY ...

Page 12: ...draped over upper lip of the Container for replacement bags refer to REPLACEMENT PARTS 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 cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be ...

Page 13: ...dous projectiles 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 combustion which could develop into a fire CAUTION Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage an...

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