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Operator and
Parts Manual
Grass Catcher
Dixon SpeedZTR 42"
Kit 539 131354
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THE engineered and manufactured to give you the SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR best possible dependability and performance. OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER. Com- Should you experience any problem you cannot pare the illustrations with the carton contents to easily remedy, please contact your nearest familiarize yourself with the parts before starting authorized se
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ....................................................................................................................... 4-6 CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................7 ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................... 8 - 10 OPERATION ...............................................................
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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 • Read, understand and follow all instructions operators should evaluate their ability to in the manual and on the machine before operate the riding mower safely enough to starting. protect themselves and others from serious • Only allo
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other DO NOT fuels. They are flammable and vapors are • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and explosive. then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if - Use only an approved container. possible. - Never remove gas cap or add fuel with • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or em- the engine running. bankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff - Allow engi
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • NEVER allow children to operate the machine. CAUTION • Be sure the area is clear of other people In order to prevent accidental starting when before mowing. Stop machine if anyone setting up, transporting, adjusting or making enters the area. repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and • Never carry passengers or children even with place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. the blades off. • Do not drive in reverse unless absolute
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARTON 1 CONTENTS • Remove all parts and packing materials from 1 - Lower Chute 1 - Owner’s Manual both cartons. 1 - Hose 1 - Hanger Bracket 2 - Hi-Lift Blades 1 - Catcher Support • Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts are there. 1 - Deflector Bracket 1 - Weight Kit 2 - Support Straps 1 - Bag of Hardware CARTON 2 CONTENTS 1 - Cover Assembly 2 - Soft Bag Containers 1 - Bag of Hardware PARTS IDENTIFICATION Cover Assembly Flex Hose Lower Chute Grass Catcher C
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ASSEMBLY CATCHER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1 2 1. Remove the side bolts on the engine guard. NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish 2. Using catcher support as a template, drill one assistance from another person for mounting the 11 /32 hole into the engine guard near the center cover assembly to mower. bottom. (See illustration) Attach catcher 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind support to engine guard using with four mower. 3 3 /8 -16 x ¾ bolts and
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ASSEMBLY ADAPTER BRACKET CONTAINER MOUNTING 4 3 1. Turn mower engine off. 1. Install container, centering between support 2. Remove grass deflector on mower by remov- tubes. ing hair pin cotter, spring and deflector pin. NOTE: One container should always The deflector and hardware should be stored overlap the other container at supports. for when the grass catcher is not used. 2. Close cover and lock latch handles over 3. Attach adapter bracket to the deck with the center support tubes. bolts an
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ASSEMBLY LOWER CHUTE FLEX HOSE 5 6 1. Attach the chute latches on both sides of the 1. Slide flex hose onto open end of the lower chute. lower chute as shown. 2. Thread hose clamp around flex hose and chute. Pull tight. 3. Push opposite end of the flex hose through gasketed hole in grass catcher cover. Bend Chute Latch flex hose end downwards towards grass catcher containers. Lower Chute Note: The length of the hose may be cut for best fit. 2. Slide the bracket extension into the slot on the low
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ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS 7 1. Center the weight box on the front face of foot plate, as illustrated. Use the holes in weight 11 box as a template to mark and drill four /32" diameter holes in foot plate. 2. Attach the weight box to foot plate with four 5 5 /16-18 x ½" carriage bolts and /16" nyloc nuts. 3. Install weight in weight box. CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher, unless the front weights are installed. Weight Box Install Weight In Box 11
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OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING • Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning OPERATION while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be Follow the mower operation instructions in your sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path mower operator’s manual. causing clogging. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn • If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not or leaves, it is an indication that clog
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE Always observe safety rules when performing any When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of maintenance. time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry place. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. • See BLADE CARE instructions in your mower CAUTION operato
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PARTS 15 14 10 5 3 11 2 16 13 19 6 14 4 18 21 20 1 7 12 21 21 19 17 8 21 9 22 ITEM P/N QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM P/N QTY DESCRIPTION 1 .. 532 192557 .... 1... BRACKET, DEFLECTOR 12 .. 539 131282.... 1... SUPPORT STRAP - LH 3 2 .. 539 108084 .... 2 ... WASHER, /16 x ¾ x 16 GA 13 .. 539 131284.... 1... SUPPORT STRAP - RH 3 .. 539 108089 .... 2... PLATED, WELD NUT 14 .. 539 131355.... 1... HOSE, 6¾ I.D. 4 .. 539 108194 .... 2 ... LATCH ASSEMBLY 15 .. 539 97076 ...... 1... HOSE CLAMP 6"-7" 3 5 .. 539 109
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PARTS 8 2 9 11 4 9 9 9 10 7 8 5 8 6 3 14 1 12 13 15 ITEM P/N QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM P/N QTY DESCRIPTION 5 1 .. 532 124670 .... 1 ... RETAINER SPRING /8 WASHER HD ZD 9 .. 539 991034 .... 8 ... 10-24 x 2 .. 532 127533 .... 1 ... SCREEN, COVER 10 .. 532 414173 .... 1... STRIP, REINFORCEMENT 3 .. 539 108100 .... 1 ... GASKET, COVER 11 .. 532 160274 .... 1 ... COVER, TOP 4 .. 532 130895 .... 1 ... LATCH HANDLE, COVER 12 .. 532 174083 .... 3... CAP, PLUG TUBING END 5 .. 532 132796 .... 1 ... SPRING, CO
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539 131388 IR 05/07
