Operator's Manual 2009-09 Grass Catcher 54" Model 966 445001
©2009 HTC. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
CONTENTS Safety...................................................................... 5 GENERAL OPERATION................................. 5 SLOPE OPERATION...................................... 5 CHILDREN.................................................... 6 SERVICE........................................................ 6 Operation............................................................ 14 TIPS TO IMPROVE BAGGING.................... 14 Container Contents..........................................
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, contact the nearest authorized service center/ department. They have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools for service and repairs. Read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your collection system properly.
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! 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. GENERAL OPERATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT • • • • CHILDREN • • • • • • • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. NEVER allow children to operate the machine. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NEVER allow children to operate the machine. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts are there.
ASSEMBLY 1 BAGGER MOUNT - 2009 Models BAGGER SUPPORT -2008 and Prior Models 1. Install the bagger mount tube to the rear guard with 5/16-18 x 3¼ bolts and flange nuts from kit. NOTE: Depending on model, rear guard hole may need to be drilled out to 5/16" if kit hardware is too large. 2. Install kit support straps on the outside of the mount tube as shown in the illustration. Using a 5/16-18 x 1¼ bolt, attach the front side of the strap to the fender support. Do not add flange nut at this time.
ASSEMBLY 2 INSTALLING CHUTE SUPPORT 1. Position upper chute support against bagger inlet, flush at outer edges. See Illustration. 2. Using support as a template, drill two 3/8 holes into bagger hood. Upper Chute Support 3 CONTAINER MOUNTING Remove plastic end caps from the center two bag support arms. Fully insert spacer plugs into the ends of the support tubes. It may be necessary to tap the spacers into place with a hammer or mallet. Replace the plastic end cap back over the spacer.
ASSEMBLY 5 CONTAINER MOUNTING 1. Install containers on supports, overlapping at center supports. 2. Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes. 6 LOWER CHUTE INSTALLATION 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Fit lower chute as shown and hook rear latch to mower deck. 3. Align the bracket slot on lower chute with the deflector bracket tab on the mower deck. Slide chute down over tab. 4.
ASSEMBLY 7 8 UPPER CHUTE INSTALLATION 1. Attach bungee latch assembly from kit as illustrated. CHUTE / HOOD INSTALLATION 1. Push upper chute through the gasketed opening in the cover assembly. 2. Rotate chute so the chute opening is downwards toward the container bags. Hood Inlet 8063-051 8063-015 2. Slide upper chute onto lower chute, lining up notches and channels. 3. Stretch bungee latch up onto acorn nut on upper chute to secure.
ASSEMBLY 10 FRONT WEIGHTS 2008 and Prior Models CAUTION 1. Remove foot rest from the front of the mower. 2. Remove the two front bolts that secure the caster to the sides of the frame. 3. Remove the two bolts that secure the caster to the bottom of the frame. 4. Place weight bracket on the front of the frame. 5. Secure the weight bracket to the frame with the four previously removed bolts. 6. Install weight to the weight bracket with two 3 /8-16 x 2 bolts and two 3/8-16 nuts from the new hardware. 7.
OPERATION TIPS TO IMPROVE BAGGING Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower operator’s manual. When utilizing the grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time will be picked up. The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than experienced with regular use of the grass catcher. • Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE • For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. • See BLADE CARE instructions in your mower operator’s manual. When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place.
REPAIR PARTS 12 11 3 2 12 3 1 8 10 5 6 4 7 9 16
REPAIR PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 532 192709 ����1 ���� SCREEN, COVER 2.. 532 195373 ����1 ���� COVER 3.. 539 976952 ����6 ���� SCREW #10-24 x 5/8 4.. 539 108096 ����2 ���� HAIR PIN 5.. 539 108097 ����4 ���� PLUG, TUBING END 6.. 532 176990 ����1 ���� BAGGER, FRAME ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 7.. 532 192786 ����2 ���� PIN, HINGE 8.. 532 192550 ����1 ���� SEAL, COVER 9.. 532 400226 ����3 ���� CONTAINER, SOFT BAG 10.. 532 192603 ����1 ���� GASKET, COVER 11..
REPAIR PARTS 11 23 12 22 8 19 10 23 18 7 3 6 32 20 2 21 22 31 19 9 23 23 36 17 5 30 35 14 28 1 13 25 22 24 15 35 29 28 4 34 27 16 33 26 18
REPAIR PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 113204 ����1 ���� CHUTE, LOWER 2.. 539 108141 ����1 ���� CHUTE, UPPER 3.. 539 108082 ����1 ���� DUMP BAG INDICATOR 4.. 539 108194 ����2 ���� LATCH 5.. 539 108088 ����1 ���� LATCH, HOOD 6.. 539 131091 ����1 ���� TUBE MOUNT 7.. 522 854502 ����1 ���� STRAP, SUPPORT, LT 8.. 522 854402 ����1 ���� STRAP, SUPPORT, RT 9.. 523 112802 ����2 ���� REINFORCE PLATE 10.. 539 110234 ����1 ���� SUPPORT, CHUTE 11.. 539 112294 ����1 ���� FLEX TRIM 12..
TORQUE CHART Torque Specifications Hex Head Cap Screws The torque values shown should be used as a general guideline when specific torque values are not given. U.S. Standard Hardware Shank Size (Diameter in inches, fine or coarse thread) Grade SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Flangelock Screw w/Flangelock Nut ft./lbs ft./lbs Nm ft./lbs Nm ¼ 9 12 13 18 /16 18 24 28 5 ft.
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