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Grass Catcher

For
48 Inch and 54 Inch

968999515 - 48”/54”

Model:

MANUAL NO. (539) 113943 REV. 01 (02/15/07)

Operator And
Parts Manual

Summary of Contents for 968999515

Page 1: ...Grass Catcher For 48 Inch and 54 Inch 968999515 48 54 Model MANUAL NO 539 113943 REV 01 02 15 07 Operator And Parts Manual ...

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: ...ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Figures 1A and 1B 1 Remove rear engine guard if installed by removing the six bolts that attach the guard to the frame 2 Place hitch Part No 539113090 on the rear of the mower 3 Install two 2 previously removed bolts 539107475 thru rear of the hitch weldment 4 Secure the sides of the hitch to the frame with four 4 bolts 539107899 and four 4 was...

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: ...EW 10 12 X 1 539976979 NUT 3 8 16 NYLOC CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher unless the front weights are installed 539990588 BOLT 3 8 16 X 2 GR5 539113225 WEIGHT BRACKET 5 Secure the weight bracket to the frame with the four 4 previously removed bolts 6 Install weight to the weight bracket with two 2 bolts 539990588 and two 2 nuts 539976979 7 Install foot rest on the weight bracket wit...

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: ...embly 14 539 113204 1 Chute lower 54 deck 539 108092 1 Chute lower 48 deck 15 539 976952 6 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 130895 2 Handle bagger cover 25 539 976977 14 ...

Page 16: ...16 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 17: ...107899 4 HCS 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr8 3 539 113090 1 Rear Collection Hitch 4 539 113177 1 Weight Cast 5 539 990588 2 HCS 3 8 16 x 2 Gr5 6 539 976979 2 Nut 3 8 16 nyloc 7 539 113225 2 Weight bracket 8 539 113182 2 Screw 10 12 x 1 wash hd 9 539 113183 6 Screw 10 12 x 1 1 4 wash hd ...

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