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O WNER’S MANUAL
Model No. CG46A
46 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
• Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
532151673 06.28.99 REV. 2 MH
Printed in U.S.A.
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WARNING
Do not operate mower unless container is properlyis nstalled.Container is
subject to wear and detierioration. Check bag frequently. Replace when
cracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container.
WARNING
Do not operate mower unless container is properlyis nstalled.Conta
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: 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. III. CHILDREN I. GENERAL OPERATION Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and on the machine before s
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest autho- rized service center. They have competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher proper
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Know Your Grass Catcher READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER. 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. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects
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BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS (continued) GROUP "C" (2) Support Clevis Pin SUPPORT POSTS TO MOUNTING BRACKET (2) Retainer Spring (4) Tubing End Caps GROUP "D" (2) Latch Hook Assembly LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY TO MOWER DECK (2) Screw #10 x 5/8 (2) Nut, Weld #10 (2) Washer, Lock #10 (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. GROUP "E" CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to (1) Screw #10 x 1-1/8 (1) Spacer, Split #10 UPPER CHUTE (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. (1) Nut, Acorn #10 GROUP "F " (1) Rubber Latch CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to LOWE
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ASSEMBLY PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER UPPER CHUTE DUMP BAG INDICATOR CHUTE LATCH LOWER CHUTE GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING STRAPS NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the tractor, in the operator's position. (1) 1/2" Wrench (1) 3" or longer Extension (1) 1/2" Socket (1) Short Handle THESE ARE THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO (1) 5/8" Socket Phillips Screwdriver ASSEMBLE YOUR GRASS CATCHER: (1) Drive Ratche
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ASSEMBLY REAR MOUNTING BRACKET and COVER SEAL (See Fig. 3) SUPPORT PLATE (See Figs. 1 & 2) 2 1 No hardware required Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening. Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" Work seal into opening so cover sits between flanges of Install support plate to inside of drawbar as shown, using seal. two (2) 7/16-14 x 3/4 hex bolts and the two threaded upper holes in the plate. Do not tighten at this time. NOTE: Be sure to align the four (4) lower threaded holes of the support pl
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING TO TRACTOR (See Fig. 5) CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 6) 5 Use Hardware - - GROUP "C" No hardware required 4 NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. assistance of another person for mounting assembly to Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet tractor. bottom half. Raise seat on tractor to allow assembly to be mounted. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into With cove
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ASSEMBLY LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 8 & 9) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 7) 6 Use Hardware - - GROUP "D" No hardware required 7 Press weld nut into rubber latch and install two latch Install one container to left side first with warning to hook assemblies to lower chute using screw, washer, outside of unit. Install another container to center and lock washer as shown. position and one in right position. Tighten hardware securely. NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container at ce
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ASSEMBLY UPPER CHUTE (See Fig. 11 &12) CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY No hardware required 8 (See Fig. 10) 9 Use Hardware - - GROUP "E & F" Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. Assemble hardware shown (latch pin) to upper chute. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole Press weld nut into rubber latch and assemble rubber in back of cover. latch to lower chute, as shown. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger Tighten all hardware securely. indicator. WAS
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OPERATION Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of OPERATION: the flow path causing clogging. Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag indicator. As owner's manual. the bags become full, movement of the wheel will slow down and/or stop, indicating that the bags are full or the When operati
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES STORAGE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean nance. it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store in a Before each use check for loose fasteners. clean, dry place. Clean unit thoroughly after each use. CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty containers after each use BLADE CARE and before storing. Failure to do so may result in spo
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SERVICE NOTES 13
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WARNING Do not operate mower unless container is properlyis nstalled.Container is subject to wear and detierioration. Check bag frequently. Replace when cracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container. WARNING Do not operate mower unless container is properlyis nstalled.Container is subject to wear and detierioration. Check bag frequently. Replace when cracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container. cracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement contain
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15 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER CG46A / RAMASSE-HERBE - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE CG46A PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 00 06-07 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 06-07 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 2 532069180 Nut, Crownlock #10-24 Écrou auto-serrant #10-24 25 532063124 Locknut 5/16 x 18 Écrou frein 5/16 x 18 3 532127533 Screen, Cover Écran de couvercle 26 532124670 Spring, Retainer Ressort de retenue 4 532134678 Cover Couvercle 27 874760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x
