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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model QCT42
Mfg. ID No. 96072000600
Product No. 960 72 00-06
42 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Repair Parts
402338 11.23.05 rad
Printed in U.S.A.
02084
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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. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- WARNING: In order to prevent ac- lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ci den tal starting when setting up, abilit
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the running. hitch point. Check grass catcher components and the discharge Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight guard frequent
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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. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign obje
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ASSEMBLY BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO 1 (See Figs. 1A & 1B) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) 2 NOTE: If your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the installed on the rear drawbar, simply hang the support as- as sis tance of another person for mounting cover assembly sembly on the bolts. Discard the four (4) shoulder bolts to tractor. supplied and go on to Step 2 in struc tions. 1. Position cover assembly on
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WARNING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 4) 3 4 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. 1. Install one container to left side fi rst with warning to outside of unit. Install other container to right side. 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. NOTE: Right con tain er should always overlap left con tain er at center sup port. 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown. 2.
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LOWER CHUTE - MOWER WITH 5 MOUNTING TAB (See Fig. 5A) 1. Raise and hold defl ector shield in upright position. 2. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower and position lower chute over mower opening as shown. 3. Hook rear latch into fl ange hole on back of mower. 4. Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower. If your tractor is equipped with gauge wheels on the deck, then it will be necessary to hook the rear latch into the hole in the R.H. gauge wheel bracket. DEFLECT
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PLACE LOWER REAR EDGE LOWER CHUTE - MOWER WITHOUT OPTIONAL BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL GAUGE MOUNTING TAB (See Fig. 5B) BRACKET TAB AND 5 WHEEL MOWER HOUSING, THEN AND HOOK REAR LATCH BRACKET 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. NOTE: If equipped, remove mulch cover from mower deck and store in a safe place. ALIGN CHUTE "B" WITH MOWER "B" 2. With your right hand, raise and hold defl ector shield in upright position. 3. With your left hand, hold lower chute as shown and p
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02099 02098 UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 6A & 6B) LEVEL MOWER DECK 6 7 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower per for - mance. See your tractors owner's manual for instruc- 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into tions. hole in back of cover. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bag in di - ca tor. 3. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute. 4. Align the bosses on lower chute
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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 OPE RATION: conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor the fl ow path causing clogging. owner's manual. Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator. Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fi ll. The When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES STORAGE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, Always observe safety rules when performing any main- clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc. Store te nance. in a clean, dry place. Before each use check for loose fasteners. Clean unit thoroughly after each use. CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger containers. Empty containers after each BLADE CARE use and before storing. Failure to do so may
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cracked or damaged. Use onlya recommendedreplacement container. subject to wear anddetierioration. Check bag frequently. Replace when Donot operatemower unless container is properlyisnstalled.Container is WARNING 12 REPAIR PARTS / PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER QCT42 / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE QCT42 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 72 00-06 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 960 72 00-06 2 5 3 6 7 4 8 20 10 20 12 13 9 2 9 38 11 14 39 18 20 20 15 20 16 2 20 2 15 2 9 35 20 12 20 14 34 2 21 33 22 2
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13 REPAIR PARTS / PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER QCT42 / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE QCT42 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 72 00-06 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 960 72 00-06 KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 2 53269180 Nut, Crown lock #10-24 Écrou auto-serrant #10-24 22 532133235 Spacer, Cover Entretoise de couvercle 3 532127533 Screen, Cover Grillage de couvercle 23 532132983
