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CONGRATULATIONS 

on your purchase of a

new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engi-
neered and manufactured to give you the best
possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot
easily remedy, please contact your nearest au-
thorized service center/ department. They have
competent, well-trained technicians and the
proper tools to service or repair this mower.

Please read and retain this manual. The instruc-
tions will enable you to assemble and maintain
your Grass Catcher properly. Always observe the
"SAFETY RULES”.

NOTE: 

To make debris disposal easier 30 gallon

(3.0 mil) plastic trash bags may be inserted in
plastic grass containers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ........................................... 2-4
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................... 6
ASSEMBLY .............................................. 7 -  10
OPERATION .................................................. 11

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................. 12
STORAGE ..................................................... 12
PARTS .................................................... 14 - 15

KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER

READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY
RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING
YOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustra-
tions with the carton contents to familiarize your-
self with the parts before starting the assembly.
Study the operating instructions and safety pre-
cautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of
your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to your-
self and others. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.

WARNING

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 before
starting your mower and while mowing. We
recommend a wide vision safety mask for
over the spectacles or standard safety
glasses.

Summary of Contents for 968999211

Page 1: ...Operator And Parts Manual For 48 Inch Consumer Z Grass Catcher 968999211 CZ48 Model MANUAL NO 539108087 REV IR 1 02 03 ...

Page 2: ... 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 percent age of riding mower related injuries These Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause b...

Page 3: ...ver refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine run...

Page 4: ...ark plug Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related acces sories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other re productive harm Wash h...

Page 5: ...E OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 4 CARTON CONTENTS 6 ASSEMBLY 7 10 OPERATION 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 12 STORAGE 12 PARTS 14 15 KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OPERATION MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFOREASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER Compare the illustra tions with the carton contents to familiarize your self with the parts before starting the assembly Study the operating instructions an...

Page 6: ... Washers support 2 Front Weights 2 Nuts 5 16 18 nyloc PARTS IDENTIFICATION NOTE When right hand R H and left hand L H 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 key Make sure the blades and all mov...

Page 7: ...rame 2 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Figure 2 NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to mower 1 Position cover assembly on ground behind mower as shown 2 Lift and rotate cover to align cover brackets with support assembly tubes 3 Slide cover assembly down onto the support tubes FIGURE 1A FIGURE 1B FIGURE 2 ENG...

Page 8: ... CONTAINER MOUNTING See Figure 4 1 Install one container to left side first with warning to the outside of unit Install another container to center position and one in right position NOTE Right container should always overlap left container at center supports 2 Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes FIGURE 4 WARNING DO NOT operate mower unless container is properly installed ...

Page 9: ... See Figures 6A 6B 1 Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position 2 Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag indicator 3 Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute 4 Align the bosses on lower chute with align ment slots on upper chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together 5 ...

Page 10: ...frame as shown FIGURE 8 539990546 NUT 3 8 16 CENTERLOC 539108154 WHEEL WEIGHT 539108156 STRAP 539108156 STRAP 539108154 WHEEL WEIGHT 539990591 BOLT 3 8 16 X 4 1 2 539990591 BOLT 3 8 16 X 4 1 2 539990591 BOLT 3 8 16 X 4 1 2 539990546 NUT 3 8 16 CENTERLOC CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher unless the front weights are installed ...

Page 11: ...tainers g Reinstall containers making sure right con tainer overlaps left container at center sup ports h Close cover and secure latches over cen ter 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 sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag ...

Page 12: ...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 compo nents and replace with manufacturer s rec ommended parts w...

Page 13: ...13 PARTS ILLUSTRATION ...

Page 14: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 21 23 30 16 16 16 30 30 16 30 30 31 31 31 16 18 16 16 7 10 12 7 14 13 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 40 40 ...

Page 15: ...18 539108094 2 Spacer cover 19 539108095 1 Spring cover R H gray 20 539108096 2 Spring retainer 21 539108097 4 Plug tubing end 22 539108098 1 Bagger frame 23 539108099 2 Pin hinge 24 539108100 1 Gasket cover 25 539108101 3 Container top 26 539108102 3 Container bottom 27 539108103 1 Seal cover 28 539108104 2 Handle bagger cover 29 539108105 1 Strip reinforcement 30 532069180 14 Nut 10 24 crownlock...

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