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Grass Catcher

For
48 Inch and 54 Inch
EZ Models:

968999361 - 48”
968999362 - 54”

Models:

MANUAL NO. (539) 113207 REV. 01 (04/28/06)

Operator And
Parts Manual

EZ4820/968999293
EZ5424/968999294

Summary of Contents for 968999361

Page 1: ...Grass Catcher For 48 Inch and 54 Inch EZ Models 968999361 48 968999362 54 Models MANUAL NO 539 113207 REV 01 04 28 06 Operator And Parts Manual EZ4820 968999293 EZ5424 968999294 ...

Page 2: ...ing 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 caus...

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: ... SAFETY RULES 2 4 CARTON CONTENTS 6 ASSEMBLY 7 10 OPERATION 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 12 STORAGE 12 PARTS 14 17 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 18 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 ins...

Page 6: ...embly 4 Bolts 3 8 16 x 3 1 2 GR5 1 Cast Weight 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 moving par...

Page 7: ...s previously removed 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 1 FIGURE ...

Page 8: ...TING 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 Container is su...

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: ...ront tube on the frame Be sure to position in the center of the frame 3 Secure with four 4 bolts 539102612 3 8 x 2 3 4 and four 4 nuts 539976979 3 8 nyloc FIGURE 8 539 11 15 87 CAST WEIGHT 539 10 82 71 BOLT 3 8 16 X 3 1 2 539 97 69 79 NUT 3 8 16 NYLOC CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher unless the front weights are installed 539 10 26 12 BOLT 3 8 16 X 2 3 4 539 11 32 03 WEIGHT BRACKET ...

Page 11: ... g Repeat for other containers h Reinstall containers making sure right con tainer overlaps left container at center sup ports i 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 eq...

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: ...14 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 17 13 12 10 7 15 24 7 25 25 15 15 ...

Page 15: ... 11 539 108088 1 Latch chute 12 539 108089 3 Nut weld 13 539 108194 2 Latch assembly 14 539 108092 1 48 Chute lower 15 539 976952 9 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 16 539 108096 2 Spring retainer 17 539 108097 4 Plug tubing end 18 539 108098 1 Bagger frame 19 532 192786 2 Pin hinge 20 532 192550 1 Gasket cover 21 539 108101 3 Container top 22 539 108102 3 Container bottom 23 532 192603 1 Seal cover 24 532 13089...

Page 16: ...16 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 17: ...2776 1 Catcher Hitch 2 539 990209 8 HCS 5 16 18 x 1 Gr5 3 539 113232 2 Weight Plate 4 539 111587 1 Cast Weight 5 539 102612 4 HCS 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 Gr5 6 539 108271 4 HCS 3 8 16 x 3 1 2 Gr5 7 539 113203 2 Weight Bracket 8 539 976979 8 Nut 3 8 16 Nyloc ...

Page 18: ...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 142 190 202 269 242 323 M20 195 260 275 366 330 440 M22 276 368 390 520 471 628 M24 353 470 498 664 596 794 M27 530 707 474 996 904 1205 Shank Size Diameter in millimeters fine or coarse thread Grade 12 9 Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 8 8 10...

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