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ASSEMBLY

1

HEX BOLT

LOCKNUT

ACORN NUT

DISCHARGE
GUARD

LOCKNUT

MOWER DECK BAFFLE (See Fig. 1)

Use Hardware - - GROUP "A"

Raise your tractor mower deck to its highest position.

Install the hex bolts, locknuts and acorn nuts through
mower deck housing as shown.

Tighten all hardware securely.

ACORN NUT

FIG. 1

2

REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
(See Figs. 2A & 2B)

NOTE:

 If your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts

installed on the rear drawbar, simply hang the mounting
bracket, lanced tabs towards bottom, on the bolts. Discard
hardware group "B" and disregard the remaining Step 2
instructions.

LANCED TABS
TOWARD BOTTOM

SHOULDER
BOLTS

FIG. 2A

If your tractor does not have four (4) shoulder bolts installed
on the drawbar, follow the instructions below.

Use Hardware - - GROUP "B"

Using the four formed holes in the drawbar, install the
four shoulder bolts as shown and tighten securely.

Hang the mounting bracket, lanced tabs towards bottom,
on the bolts.

SELF
TAPPING
SHOULDER
BOLTS

FIG. 2B

LANCED TABS
TOWARD BOTTOM

HEX BOLT

ALIGNMENT
MARKS

COVER SEAL

FIG. 3

COVER SEAL (See Fig. 3)
No hardware required

Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening.

Work seal into opening so cover sits between flanges of
seal.

3

SUPPORT POST (See Fig. 4)

Use Hardware - - GROUP "C"

CAUTION:  Container support is spring
loaded and locked to the cover.  Handle
cover assembly carefully so as not to
unlatch the cover from the container
support.

Rotate cover assembly onto its side as shown.

Assemble support post to container support with the
three (3) carriage bolts and locknuts. Tighten securely.

4

FIG. 4

LOCKNUTS

CARRIAGE
BOLTS

SUPPORT
POST

Summary of Contents for C36C

Page 1: ... is prop erlyis nstalled Con taine r is subje ct to we ar an d de tierio ration Ch eck ba g fre qu en tly Re pla ce wh en cra cked or da ma ge d Us e on ly a recomm en de d repla ceme nt conta ine r WARNING Do no t op erate mo we r un les s conta ine r is prop erlyis nstalled Con taine r is subje ct to we ar an d de tierio ration Ch eck ba g fre qu en tly Re pla ce wh en cra cked or da ma ge d Us ...

Page 2: ...es for Ride On Mowers IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETY RULES DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn...

Page 3: ...ble adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift whil...

Page 4: ...dflapstoinsideofcartonandturncartonupsidedown on floor of work area To protect grass catcher cover duringassemblyplacecoverupsidedownonoverturned carton Checkcartoncontentsagainstlist Besureallpartsare there CARTON CONTENTS 2 ContainerTops 2 ContainerBottoms 1 UpperChute 1 LowerChute 1 Support Post 1 Mounting Bracket 1 Cover Assembly 1 Cover Seal 1 Bag of Parts 1 Owner sManual 2 WheelWeights NOTE ...

Page 5: ...Split 10 1 Rubber Latch LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY TO MOWER DECK GROUP G CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to LOWER CHUTE GROUP H 2 U Bolt 4 Locknut ITEMS NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE WHEEL WEIGHTS TO FRONT WHEELS 2 Nut Weld 10 2 Washer Lock 10 2 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 2 Screw 10 x 5 8 2 Latch Hook Assembly 1 Nut Weld 10 1 Washer Lock 10 1 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 1 Screw 10 x 5 8 ...

Page 6: ...ook carefully atthemowerdeckonyourunitandcomparethedeckmandreltotheillustrationsbelow Ifyourmowerdeckmandrellooks like STYLE A your unit is ready proceed with the grass catcher assembly If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE B go to the PREPARATION section in this manual DECKMANDREL STYLE B DECKMANDREL STYLE A ASSEMBLY CAUTION BEFOREASSEMBLINGGRASSCATCHERTOTRACTOR Depress clutch brake pedal f...

Page 7: ...ed on the drawbar follow the instructions below Use Hardware GROUP B Using the four formed holes in the drawbar install the four shoulder bolts as shown and tighten securely Hangthemountingbracket lancedtabstowardsbottom on the bolts SELF TAPPING SHOULDER BOLTS FIG 2B LANCED TABS TOWARD BOTTOM HEX BOLT ALIGNMENT MARKS COVER SEAL FIG 3 COVER SEAL See Fig 3 No hardware required Align mark on seal wi...

Page 8: ...e GROUP D NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting assembly to tractor Raise seat on tractor to allow assembly to be mounted With cover closed lift assembly and place support post inside mounting bracket Allow assembly to rest on lanced tabs of mounting bracket Line up holes in mounting bracket with holes in support postandinsertbracketsupportp...

Page 9: ... o w e r u n l e s s c o n t a i n e r i s p r o p e r l y i s n s t a l l e d C o n t a i n e r i s D o n o t o p e r a t e m o w e r u n l e s s c o n t a i n e r i s p r o p e r l y i s n s t a l l e d C o n t a i n e r i s s u b j e c t t o w e a r a n d d e t i e r i o r a t i o n C h e c k b a g f r e q u e n t l y s u b j e c t t o w e a r a n d d e t i e r i o r a t i o n C h e c k b a g f...

Page 10: ...HUTE See Figs 10A 10B No hardware required Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position Assembleupperchutebyinsertingcurvedendintohole in back of cover NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag indicator Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together Secure with rubber latch by hoo...

Page 11: ...g Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center support h Close cover and secure latch over center support tube OPERATION 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 indic...

Page 12: ...BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp Replace bent or damaged blades See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner s manual CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE SERVICE OR ADJUST MENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parkingbrake Placegearshift motioncontrolleverinneu tral N position Placeclutchcontrolin DISENGAGED po sition Turn ignition key to OFF position Makesur...

Page 13: ...S MINOR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY TO MOUNT YOUR NEW GRASS CATCHER NOT ALL MODEL TRACTORS WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS CHECK CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE IF MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED ONCE YOUR MODEL TRACTOR CONFORMS TO THIS SECTION PROCEED TO ASSEMBLY 1 Drill Motor 1 11 32 DrillBit To Prepare your Grass Catcher you will need PREPARATION DRILLHOLEINMOWERDECKHOUSING See Fig 12 On some model tr...

Page 14: ...d a m a g e d e d o r d a m a g e d U s e o n l y a r e c o m m e n d e d r e p l a c e m e n t c o n t a i n e r U s e o n l y a r e c o m m e n d e d r e p l a c e m e n t c o n t a i n e r WAR NING AR NING Do no t op er Do no t op era te mo ate mo we r un les s conta ine r is pro pe r er un les s conta ine r is pro pe rlyis nstalled Co nta ine r is lyis nstalled Co nta ine r is subje ct to w su...

Page 15: ...Manuel du propriétaire 2 532069180 Locknut 10 24 Écrou frein 3 532127533 Screen Cover Grillage de couvercle 4 532161314 Cover Asm Incl 3 38 39 Couvercle Ens Y combris 3 38 39 5 532128598 Chute Upper Glissière supérieure 6 818021008 Screw Special Vis spéciale 7 532140572 Indicator Dump Bag Indicateur de sac de déchargement 8 532087175 Screw 10 24 x 1 1 8 Vis 20 24 x 1 1 8 9 819061216 Washer 3 16 x ...

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Page 17: ...11 32 HOLE 1 1 4 1 4 4 1 4 D R IL L 1 1 3 2 D R IL L 1 1 3 2 H O L E H O L E 1 1 4 4 DR ILL 11 32 DR ILL 11 32 HO LE HO LE 1 CUT OUT BOTH TEMPLATES AND PLACE IN POSITIONS SHOWN 2 MARK THE CENTER OF EACH HOLE AND DRILL WITH A 11 32 DRILL BIT ...

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