User manual HUSQVARNA HECTH172B

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] • 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. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. 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. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Allow machine to cool before storing. • WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING! DO NOT tow any trailers, etc. They may jackknife or over turn causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator. • • • • 5 ASSEMBLY 1 INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY 2 MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (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. [. . . ] The additional extension will hold the hood more securely when latched. Hex Bolt Placement Round Head Bolt Placement Remove center end cap Insert spacer and replace cap Reinforcement Plate Support Straps 8 ASSEMBLY 10 CONTAINER INSTALLATION 11 CHUTE/HOOD INSTALLATION 1. Install containers on support frame, overlapping containers at center tube. Note: One container should always overlap the other container at the center tube. 2. Close cover and lock latch handle over support tubes. Latch Handle 1. Latch upper chute to middle chute. 2. Insert upper chute into gasketed opening on the hood assembly. WARNING! DO NOT operate mower unless containers are properly installed. [. . . ]