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STORAGE

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.

CAUTION:  Do not leave grass in bagger 
containers.  Empty containers after each 
use and before storing.  Failure to do so 
may result in spontaneous com bustion
which could develop into a fire.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Always observe safety rules when performing any main-
tenance.
• 

Before each use check for loose fasteners.

• 

Clean unit thoroughly after each use.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.  Re place
bent or damaged blades.
• 

See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner's 
manual.

 

 

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY 
MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR AD JUST -
MENTS:

 

• 

Depress clutch brake pedal fully and 
set parking brake.

 

• 

Place gearshift/motion control lever in 
"NEUTRAL" position.

 

• 

Place clutch control in "DIS ENGAGED"
position.

 

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Turn ignition key to "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.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CAUTION:  Grass catcher components 
are subject to wear, damage and 
deterioration, which could expose 
moving parts or allow objects 
to be thrown.  Frequently check 
c o m p o n e n t s   a n d   r e p l a c e   w i t h 
manufacturer's recommended parts, 
when necessary.

Summary of Contents for H342SG

Page 1: ...532411521 12 19 06 CL Printed in U S A Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL Model Number H342SG Product No 960 73 00 08 42 Inch Mower Grass Catcher 03056 ...

Page 2: ...arge percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower ...

Page 3: ...mmendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extre...

Page 4: ...ting your tractor and while mowing We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Remove all parts and packing materials from carton Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts are there CARTON CONTENTS 3 Containers 1 Upper Chute 1 Lower Chute 1 Support Assembly 1 Cover Assembly 1 Retainer Spring GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LO...

Page 5: ...RT ASSEMBLY See Fig 2 NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor 1 Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor 2 Liftandrotatecovertoaligncoverbracketswithsupport assembly tubes 3 Slide cover assembly down onto the support tubes FIG 2 03024 COVER ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 02543 FIG 1 INSERT FLANGES FIRST INTO DRAWBA...

Page 6: ...Raise and hold shield when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation 4 CONTAINER MOUNTING See Fig 3 1 Install one container to left side first Install another container to center position and one in right position NOTE Left edge of right container should always overlap right edge of left container at center supports 2 Close cover and lock latches over center support tu...

Page 7: ... full bag indi cator 3 Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute 4 Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together 5 Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin LEVEL MOWER DECK Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower perfor mance See your tractors owner s manual for instruc tions 6 UPPER CHUTE COVER FIG 5A...

Page 8: ...rt 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 OPERATION Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill The wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill completely When the wh...

Page 9: ...or damaged blades See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner s manual CAUTION BEFOREPERFORMINGANY MAINTENANCE SERVICEORADJUST MENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in NEUTRAL position Placeclutchcontrolin DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to OFF position Make sure blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect s...

Page 10: ...atch Handle Cover 532411521 Owner s Manual English French 532411522 Owner s Manual Spanish 2 532069180 Nut Crownlock 10 24 3 532192709 Screen Cover 4 532195373 Cover Assembly Includes 34 37 5 532414960 Chute Upper 6 818021008 Screw Special 10 14x1 2 7 532130933 Full Bag Indicator 8 532087175 Screw 10 24 x 1 1 8 9 819061216 Washer 3 16x3 4x16 Ga 10 532007206 Spacer Split 11 532060867 Nut Acorn 10 2...

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