User manual HUSQVARNA 954830051B

[. . . ] comm un ra re er INGmow tierio ly a on RNerate and de e Us WA t op wear aged. no Do ect to dam or subjked crac O WNER’S MANUAL Model No. QC42A 42 Inch Mower Grass Catcher • • • • Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts Printed in U. S. A. 171112 Rev. 3 11. 1. 01 rad 954 04 05-10 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. [. . . ] Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. 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 problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. They have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". NOTE: To make debris disposal easier 30 gallon plastic trash bags may be inserted in plastic grass containers. To order, see repair parts section of this manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 BAG OF PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discard hardware group "A" and disregard the remaining Step 1 instructions. Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" Only one set of hardware in GROUP "A" will be used to mount the rear mounting bracket. To determine which set is correct for your tractor, check to see if there are (2) two upper corner ribs on each side of drawbar. If your tractor has the upper corner ribs, use the (4) four self tapping shoulder bolts. If your tractor does not have the corner ribs, use the set of (4) four bolts and locknuts. SELF TAPPING SHOULDER BOLTS (SEE FIG. 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. UPPER CORNER RIBS LANCED TABS TOWARD BOTTOM UPPER CORNER RIBS SELF TAPPING SHOULDER BOLTS FIG. Assemble the mounting bracket, lanced tabs towards bottom, using the four smaller inside holes on the drawbar. Install the four bolts and locknuts as shown and tighten securely. BOLTS LOCKNUTS LANCED TABS TOWARD BOTTOM FIG. 1C 6 ASSEMBLY 2 MOUNTING TO TRACTOR (See Fig. 2) Use Hardware - - GROUP "B" NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting assembly to tractor. [. . . ] • Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving tractor seat to empty containers, unclogging chutes, etc. • Disengage mower when crossing driveways or gravel surfaces and other areas where thrown objects could be a hazard. • Do not attempt to vacuum up cans or other potentially hazardous projectiles. 10 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. [. . . ]