Summary of Contents for Husqvarna Collection Kit 966610501
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Operator Parts Manual Collection Kit 966610501...
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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. •...
CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............4 GENERAL OPERATION ........4 SLOPE OPERATION ...........4 CHILDREN ............5 SERVICE .............5 ASSEMBLY ..............7 OPERATION .............12 TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING .....12 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ....12 STORAGE ..............13 REPAIR PARTS ............14 KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new collection system.
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION operate mower with grass catcher, •...
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS mow on wet grass. Reduced traction • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment • Do not could cause sliding. bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINER CONTENTS • Remove all parts and packing materials from 2 - Soft bag containers 1 - Bag of Hardware carton. 1 - Upper Chute 1 - Lower Chutes • Check carton contents against list. Be sure all 1 - Cover Assembly 1 - Mounting Hardware parts are there.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL GUARD AND HANGER Remove rear guard from mower by removing the Secure collection guard assembly to the mower two bolts on either side of the frame. frame at the side where rear guard was removed. Use two -16 x ¾ round head bolts and nuts on each side.
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY CONTAINER INSTALLATION TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY For ease of assembly, you may wish assistance from Install containers on support frame, overlapping another person for mounting the cover assembly to containers at center tube. mower. Note: One container should always overlap the other container at the center tube.
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ASSEMBLY WEIGHT INSTALLATION LOWER CHUTE LATCH INSTALLATION Remove the front bolts from the mower foot rest. Using the illustration for guidance, attach the chute latch to the chute. Use the left hole on the See the illustration below for the orientation of side of the chute.
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ASSEMBLY LOWER CHUTE INSTALLATION CHUTE / HOOD INSTALLATION Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. Push upper chute through the gasketed opening in the cover assembly. Fit lower chute as shown and hook rear latch to mower deck. Rotate chute so the chute opening is downwards toward the container bags.
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ASSEMBLY UPPER / LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY LEVELING MOWER DECK Slide upper chute onto lower chute, lining up the Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower lower chute latch and the acorn nut on the upper performance. See your mower operator’s manual for chute.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING • Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower under these conditions tend to be sticky and operator manual. adhere to the walls of the flow path causing When operating the grass catcher on a lawn where clogging.
STORAGE When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of CAUTION time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty containers after each use and before storing. Failure to do so may result in spontaneous combustion which could develop into CAUTION...