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Collection System
Operators Manual
Models: 114892 - DCR2
114893 - DCK2
Parts Manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
MANUAL NO. 539 130678 REV. IR (02/20/07)
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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. I. GENERAL OPERATION operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to • Read, understand and follow all instruc- protect themselves and others from serious tions in the manual and on the machine injury. before starting. •
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT: IV. SERVICE • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, • The operation of any mower can result in if possible. foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or ` can result in severe eye damage. Always embankments. The mower could suddenly wear safety glasses or eye shields while turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff operating your mower or p
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • NEVER allow children to operate the CAUTION machine. Look for this symbol to point out impor- • Be sure the area is clear of other people tant safety precautions. It means CAU- before mowing. Stop machine if anyone TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY enters the area. IS INVOLVED. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely CAUTION necessary. Always look down and behind before and
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engi- READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY neered and manufactured to give you the best RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING possible dependability and performance. YOUR GRASS CATCHER. Compare the illustra- tions with the carton contents to familiarize your- Should you experience any problem you cannot self with the parts before starting the assembly. easily remedy, please contact your nearest
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARTON CONTENTS: 2 - Container Tops 1 - Cover Assembly • Remove all parts and packing materials 2 - Container Bottoms 1 - Bag of Parts from carton. 1 - Upper Chute 1 - Owner’s Manual • Check carton contents against list. Be sure 1 - Lower Chute all parts are there. 2 - High Lift Blades TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) 1/2" Wrenches (1) 5/8" Socket Ft/Lbs Torque Wrench PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER ASSEMBLY GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.
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ASSEMBLY KODIAK COLLECTION MOUNT BRACKETS 1. To prevent damage to grass bags, remove (See Figure 1.) 1 hitch from rear of chassis. Instead of removing the hitch, you may prefer to mount it backward (pointing to the front). If mower has just been RAM uncrated, the hitch should already be mounted 1. To prevent damage to grass bags, remove backward. hitch from rear of chassis. Instead of removing the hitch, you may prefer to mount it backward (pointing to the front). If mower has just been 2.
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO 2 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Figure 4) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for COVER mounting cover assembly to mower. 1. Install catcher top to left side of bagger support, as illustrated. Use a 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" bolt, one 1/2" washer, a spacer and a 1/2" nyloc nut. The spacer fits inside hole in bracket. Repeat for other side. Catcher top pivots on these bolts. BOLT SPACER 2. Install a tension spring to left side
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ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS - RAM 5 CAUTION 1. Bolt cast weight and two weight brackets DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher, together using four bolts (539 106492, unless the front weights are installed. 3/8 x 2 3/4") and four nuts (539 976979, 3/8” nyloc). 2. Slide both weight brackets over the front tube on the frame. Be sure to position in the center of the frame. 3. Secure with four bolts (539 991126, 3/8 x 3 3/4") and four nuts (539 976979, 3/8" nyloc). BRACKET 539 976979 539 991126 539 10
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ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS - KODIAK 1. Remove mower foot plate and floor pan. 2. Align weight bar to the front of the frame. See diagram. 3. Secure weight bar to mower frame with four 5/16-18 x 1 1/4" hex bolts from kit, reuse the four 5-16" washers and four 5/16" nyloc nuts that were removed from the foot plate. 4. Place all front weights on front weight bar. 5. Place holddown bar over front weights and secure to front weight bar using two 3/8" x 1" clevis pins and two hair pins. 6. Reinstall floor
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OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions in your h. Reinstall containers making sure right con- mower operator’s manual. tainer overlaps left container at center sup- ports. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not i. Close cover and secure latches over cen- been used, you are picking up thatch and debris ter support tubes. that has accumulated for long periods of time. The amount collected and the to
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES STORAGE: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: When grass catcher is to be stored for an extended Always observe safety rules when performing any period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, maintenance. grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE: CAUTION For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Replace bent or damaged blade
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PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS 13
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HOOD ASSEMBLY 10 27 8 5 15 5 7 12 13 24 22 23 6 17 26 25 4 12 18 28 21 19 12 4 3 9 11 2 14 12 1 4 16 20 9 14
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HOOD ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.... 539 115408 ... 1... LATCH ROD GRIP 2.... 539 115445 ... 1... G.C. CATCH HANDLE 3... 539 990580 ... 2... HCS, 1/4-20 X 3/4, GR5 4... 539 990188 . 21 ... WASHER, 5/16, SAE 5... 539 990517 ... 2... WASHER, 3/8 6... 539 990209 ... 4... HCS, 5/16-18 X 1, GR5 7... 539 107271 ... 4... RHSNB, 5/16-18 X 1.0 8.... 539 115530 ... 4... WASHER, .17 9... 539 990316 . 13 ... RHSNB, 5/16-18 X 3/4, GR5 10 ... 539 109332 ... 1... NUT, 3/8-16, JAM 11 ... 539 97697
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BAGGER ASSEMBLY REF. 2 REF. 3 5 78 10 1 9 1 4 6 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.... 539 117724 ... 2... BAG RETAINING CLIP 2.... 539 117927 ... 1... DECAL, DIXON 3.... 539 119012 ... 2... SPACER 4... 539 120197 ... 1... BAGGER MOUNT 5... 539 120239 ... 1... SPRING 6... 539 108369 ... 2... HCS, 1/2-13 X 1 1/4, GR5 7... 539 990316 ... 4... RHSNB, 5/16-18 X 3/4, GR5 8... 539 990250 ... 2... WASHER, 1/2, SAE 9... 539 990717 ... 4... NUT, 5/16-18, NYLOC 10 ... 539 101331 ... 2... NUT, 1/2, NYLOC 16
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GRASS BAG ASSEMBLY 1 2 4 3 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.... 539 115437 ... 1... TUBE PLUG 2.... 539 115581 ... 2... SCREW, 6-20 X 1/2 PHIL PAN D/T 3.... 539 117739 ... 1... BAG TUBE, SMALL 4.... 539 118048 ... 1... GRASS BAG 17
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MOUNT KIT - RAM 8 9 6 2 5 8 9 4 4 3 9 7 1 2 7 10 7 3 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.... 539 114851 ... 1... PLATE, MOUNT 2.... 539 114887 ... 2... STRAP 3... 539 990208 ... 2... RRSNB, 5/16-18 X 1, GR5 4... 539 990316 ... 4... RHSNB, 5/16-18 X 3/4, GR5 5.... 539 111785 ... 2... RHSNB, 3/8-16 X 3/4, GR5 6... 539 990645 ... 4... RHSNB, 3/8-16 X 1, GR5 7... 539 990717 ... 6... NUT, 5/16-18, NYLOC 8... 539 990517 ... 2... WASHER, 3/8 9... 539 976979 ... 6... NUT, 3/8-16, NYLOC 10.... 539 114506 ..
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MOUNT KIT - KODIAK 9 8 5 3 4 7 8 9 2 4 10 9 6 1 9 10 9 3 9 2 6 7 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.... 539 114851 ... 1... PLATE, MOUNT 2.... 539 111215 ... 2... SUPPORT BRACKET 3.... 539 114849 ... 2... STRAP 4.... 539 111785 ... 2... RHSNB, 3/8-16 X 3/4, GR5 5... 539 990645 ... 4... RHSNB, 3/8-16 X 1, GR5 6... 539 990563 ... 4... HCS, 3/8-16 X 1, GR5 7... 539 990622 ... 2... BOLT, 1/2-13 X 1 1/4, WHIZLK 8... 539 990517 ... 2... WASHER, 3/8 9... 539 976979 . 12 ... NUT, 3/8-16, NYLOC 10 ... 539
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WEIGHT KIT - RAM 4 5 3 4 2 1 5 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1.... 539 111587 ... 1 ... CAST WEIGHT 2.... 539 114898 ... 2 ... BRACKET, WEIGHT 3... 539 106492 ... 4 ... HCS, 3/8-16 X 2 3/4, GR5 4.... 539 991126 ... 4 ... HCS, 3/8-16 X 3 3/4, GR5 5... 539 976979 ... 8 ... NUT, 3/8-16, NYLOC 20
