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Attaching Weight Bar & Bracket

Secure the weight bar to the weight bar bracket 
with the 2 longer hex bolts (3/8-16 x 2.25”) and 2 of 
the top lock flange nuts from Group D of the 
hardware pack. See Figure 9.

Figure 9

Place weight bar bracket on tractor frame and 
rotate wheels as shown in •. The weight bar bracket 
should stay in place but be careful not to put any 
weight on it until the bottom clamps are attached in 
the next step.

Hold a clamp under the axle rod and in line with the 
two holes on the weight bar bracket. 

Insert a hex bolt, from Group D of the hardware 
pack, through the hole at position A on the weight 
bar bracket and secure it to the clamp with a flange 
lock nut. See •. Secure clamp to the bracket at 
position B with another set of hardware. 

Repeat on the other side.

Figure 10

Make sure the weight bar bracket is centered 
before tightening all of the hardware evenly.

Attaching Grass Bags

Hang the two grass bags using notches on the 
support tube. See Figure 11.

Figure 11

Attaching Chute Stop Bracket 

Remove the carriage bolt and lock nut holding the 
chute stop to the deck. See Inset A of Figure 12. 
Save the hardware.

Figure 12

Replace with new chute stop bracket, from the 
bagger kit, at the same position on the deck. See 
Inset B of Figure 12. 

Secure with the hardware removed earlier.

NOTE: 

This chute stop bracket may stay on the unit

even when the bagger is not being used.

Weight

Bar

Hex

Bolt

Flange
Nut

Weight
Bar Bracket

Clamp

Weight

Bar 

Hex Bolt

A

A

B

B

Lock Nut

Bracket

Notches

Grass Bag

Grass
Bag

b

a

Carriage Bolt

Lock Nut

Remove this
chute stop 

Install this
chute stop

Deck

Chute Deflector

Attach chute
stop here

Retainer Hook

Self-Tapping Screw

Summary of Contents for 590-303-000

Page 1: ...d land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order...

Page 2: ...USTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions...

Page 3: ...it until the blade s come to a complete stop before removing grasscatcher emptying grass unclogging chute removing any grass or debris or making any adjustments 21 Never leave a running machine unatte...

Page 4: ...and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation e Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who ma...

Page 5: ...upport Bracket Grass Bag Hanger Bracket Chute Tube Chute Extension Discharge Chute Trim Seal Assembling Mounting Bracket Attaching Hanger Bracket Attaching Support Bracket Assembling Grasscatcher Atta...

Page 6: ...ed earlier Use a torque wrench to tighten the hex flange nut between 70 to 90 foot pounds Move the wood block to either the left or right blade for stabilization and remove and replace the center blad...

Page 7: ...re the hooked side of the catcher support bracket faces towards the support tube See Figure 7 Make certain to tighten all hardware on all of the brackets now Figure 7 Assembling Grasscatcher Align hol...

Page 8: ...her set of hardware Repeat on the other side Figure 10 Make sure the weight bar bracket is centered before tightening all of the hardware evenly Attaching Grass Bags Hang the two grass bags using notc...

Page 9: ...o the tube on the chute stop bracket See Figure 14 Rotate chute around the deck so that its bottom edge fits under the deck opening and the top edge fits over the back edge of the deck Lower the chute...

Page 10: ...tor before operating Operating the Grasscatcher Open the grass bag cover by lifting the cover up Do not remove the chute tube assembly from the tractor Remove grass bags by lifting up and moving the b...

Page 11: ...11 SECTION 4 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 590 303 36 3 15 33 4 34 20 14 9 19 27 29 10 7 25 21 26 35 18 20 37 38 30 13 2 1 32 34 15 5 28 14 20 6 24 8 39 23 12 11 35 16 17 22 31...

Page 12: ...5 16 18 x 1 00 16 710 3011 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 25 17 710 3144 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 0 18 711 04069 Grasscatcher Pin 19 712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 20 712 04064 Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 21 712 3027 Fla...

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