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CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to
give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance.
Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily remedy, please contact your nearest au tho rized service center/
department. They have com pe tent, well trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will enable you to assemble and main tain your Grass Catch er properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................... 11
STORAGE .............................................................................. 11
REPAIR PARTS ..................................................................... 12
SAFETY RULES ................................................................... 2-3
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 5-9
OPERATION .......................................................................... 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over
the edge or if the edge caves in.
III. 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.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
• Before and while backing, look behind and down for
small children.
• Never carry children, even with the blade shut off. They
may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation. Children who have been given rides in
the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for an-
other ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.
IV. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
• Use only approved gasoline container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run-
ning. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never fuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or other appliances.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Never operate machine in a closed area.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-
soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the ma-
chine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine
running.
• Check grass catcher components and the discharge
chute frequently and replace with manufacturer’s rec-
ommended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blade is sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.
• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
as required.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
