User manual HUSQVARNA HECTH171B

[. . . ] The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your collection system properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others. [. . . ] If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS 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. • Be alert and turn off the machine if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. (Deck configuration will vary by size and model) 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove from the center deck pulley. (See Operator’s Manual if necessary) 1. Position blower over the discharge tabs on the deck and set blower onto the deck. 2. Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the outside of the deck. Rear Mount Bracket Deck Height Adjustment Belt Cover Contact Area Discharge Chute 3. Install the front mount bracket to the deck with the bolt, washers and nut supplied with the kit. 5. Remove the nut securing the right hand deck pulley to the spindle. 6. Install drive pulley included in collection system kit on top of the current deck pulley. 7. Reinstall the nut on the spindle and torque to 5575 ft/lbs. 8. Reinstall the deck belt. Drive Pulley Outer Pulley Cover Nut Bolt 6 ASSEMBLY 3 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT 5 TRIMMING MIDDLE CHUTE 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or disengaged. 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for proper routing. 3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and engage in the latch. Tension Release Arm Outer Pulley 1. Using the hacksaw, trim along the dashed line. [. . . ] • Always run throttle at full speed when bagging. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE • For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. [. . . ]