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IN G er at t op O WNER’S MANUAL Catalog No. QCT97 Model No. 96071000100 38 Inch Mower Grass Catcher • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Repair Parts 194234 10.25.05 rad...
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine run- ning. • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
Know Your Grass Catcher READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCH ER. 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.
ASSEMBLY BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO (See Fig. 1A) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) 1. Your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts installed NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the on the rear drawbar, simply hang the support assembly as sis tance of another person for mounting cover assembly on the bolts.
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CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 4) 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. 1. Install one container to left side fi rst with warning to 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to outside of unit.
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ATTACH LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 6) UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 7A & 7B) 1. Raise and hold defl ector shield in upright position. 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 2. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and 2.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING • Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these OPE RA TION: conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor the fl...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES STORAGE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any main- When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, te nance. clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store • Before each use check for loose fasteners. in a clean, dry place.