User manual HUSQVARNA 48

[. . . ] Operator and Parts Manual Grass Catcher 48" and 54" Model 968 999515 ©2008 HTC. Printed in U. S. A. CONTENTS SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container at center supports. 2. Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes. 2. Place one foot inside the container bottom and lift container top up. 3. Press top and bottom together while lifting the top, locking pieces together. IMPORTANT: Before locking the tabs, the interlocking edges on the container top and bottom must overlap to form a seal (see illustration). COVER LATCH HANDLES CENTER SUPPORT TUBES CONTAINER WARNING LOCKING TAB WARNING!DO NOT operate mower unless container is properly installed. Container is subject to wear and deterioration, check containers frequently, replace when cracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container. INTERLOCKING SEALS ASSEMBLY CHECK: Squeeze the side of the container bottom to assure that there is no gap between the container top and bottom. If a gap appears, unlock the tabs to separate the container pieces and repeat the above instructions. 9 ASSEMBLY 5 LOWER CHUTE 1. Turn mower engine off. 2. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 3. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and position lower chute over deck opening as shown. 4. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower deck. 5. Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower deck. 6 UPPER CHUTE 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover. 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. • Select a speed low enough to give good mower cutting performance, good quality cut and good bagging performance. NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit your conditions. • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice. The first time relatively high, the second time to desired height. • Use left hand side of mower for trimming. • Plastic trash bags (3. 0 mil, 30 gallon) can be inserted inside grass catcher containers for ease of debris disposal. To remove the plastic trash bags when full: a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. [. . . ] Lifetime Warranty (“PARTS ONLY” after initial warranty expiration): Ignition coils and modules on handheld product. Proof of purchase required. SECTION 2: HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty: Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period. (1) Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use, including, but not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, clutches, clutch drums, filters (fuel line, fuel filters, air filters, oil filters), sprockets, guide bars, lubricants, rewind springs, saw chain, spark plugs, starter ropes and tiller tines; (2) Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light; (3) Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna; these items are covered by the respective manufacturer s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of purchase; all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer. (4) Lawn and garden attachments that are covered by a third party which gives a warranty, all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer. (5) Commercial or consumer mowing decks with sand abrasion damage. [. . . ]