User manual HUSQVARNA HECTH135B

[. . . ] 11 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 REPAIR PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new collection system. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. [. . . ] Choose a low speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS 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. • SERVICE • The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. Adjust and service as shown in the Operator’s Manual. • • • • • • 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. • • 5 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. 7 CONTAINER CONTENTS • • • Blower Assembly Belt Mounting Brackets • Containers • Seal Fastening Kit • Bag of Hardware TOOLS REQUIRED • • • • • • • /16" Wrench or ratchet and socket ½" Wrench or ratchet and socket ¾" Wrench Drill and 3/8" bit Torque Wrench Hacksaw Hammer Bag Dump Indicator Upper Chute Middle Chute Belt Cover Blower Housing NOTE: When right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the mower in the operator’s position. CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER: • Set parking brake. • Place motion control levers in “NEUTRAL” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 6 ASSEMBLY 1 DECK ADJUSTMENT 3 MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1. Locate the rear adjustment nut on the discharge side of the deck. To assure the right tighteness, mark the front side of the nut. 2. Using the mark as a guide, turn the nut clockwise five turns with a ¾" wrench. 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 4. Position blower over the discharge tabs on the deck and set blower onto the deck. 5. Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the outside of the deck. Rear Mount Bracket 2 BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY Contact Area 8063-072 1. Slide the flanges of the support assembly in the slots in the drawbar. [. . . ] Note: One container should always overlap the other container at the center tube. 2. Close cover and lock latch handle over support tubes. 11 CONTAINER INSTALLATION CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE, SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Set parking brake. • Place motion control levers in “NEUTRAL” position. • Place clutch control in “DISENGAGED” position. [. . . ]