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Owner’s Man u al
GRASS CATCHER
26" RIDING MOWER
Model No.
917.249910
• Español, p. 13
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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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 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- WARNING: In order to prevent ac- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ci den tal starting when setting up, ability to
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING storing. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. hitch point. • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight run ning. limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. • Check grass catcher com
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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 op er a tion of any riding mower can result in for
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ASSEMBLY REAR DRAWBAR REAR MOUNTING BRACKET (See Fig. 1A, 1B) (See Fig. 2A and 2B) 1 2 NOTE: Your new drawbar already has four (4) shoulder bolts 1. Remove existing drawbar by removing four screws. installed. Simply hang the mounting bracket on the bolts. Insert flat screwdriver to remove bumper from engine plate. Lift up and pull rearward. SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPORT ASSEMBLY DRAWBAR Fig. 2A ENGINE PLATE TO REMOVE THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2B) 1. Pull outward on the stop bracket enough t
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MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 4) 3 4 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the 1. Install one container to left side first. Install other as sis tance of another person for mounting cover assembly container to right side. to riding mower. NOTE: Left edge of right con tain er should always over lap 1. Lift and rotate cover to align cover bracket with support right edge of left con tain er at center sup port. assembly. 2. Clo
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INSTALL DEFLECTOR GUARD LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 6) 5 6 (See Fig. 5) 1. Raise and hold deflector and metal shield in upright 1. Using the deflector guard as a template, hold deflector position. guard on the top of the deflector aligning edge with the 2. Place slot in lower chute over mounting tab on mower holes with bottom of writing and angled end with the and position lower chute over mower opening as rear of the deflector as pictured. shown. 2. Mark locations of (4) holes and drill us
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UPPER CHUTE (See Fig. 7A and 7B) BLADE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT 7 8 (See Fig. 8) 1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position. 1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into blade. hole in back of cover. NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade TIP: Holding upper chute as shown and twisting while ins- with heavy cloth. talling in cover will help keep the rubber seal in place. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage f
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LEVEL MOWER DECK COUNTERWEIGHT (See Fig. 9) 9 10 1. Lower mower to lowest position to allow access to front Ensure deck is properly leveled for best mower per for mance. axle. See your riding mower owner's manual for instructions. 2. Turn steering wheel all the way to the right, for access to left side of axle 3. With extension and socket, insert bolt, lock washer, and washer through hole in axle. NOTE: Insert hardware from rear of axle. 4. Hold counterweight up to axle and start thr
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OPERATION • Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator. TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPE RA TION: Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill. The Follow the mower operation instructions in your riding wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill mower owner's manual. completely. When the wheel stops, it indicates that the When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass bags are full and the chutes have become clogged. and leaf bagging equipment has not bee
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MAINTENANCE 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 For best results mower b
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REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.249910 5 40 6 2 7 3 8 4 10 9 20 9 20 20 11 13 2 38 14 15 39 12 20 18 14 20 9 21 2 20 2 22 23 12 14 2 15 20 33 20 2 42 44 34 26 32 35 43 44 31 45 43 41 27 28 31 25 29 KEY PART 11 24 29 NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 46 9 2 69180 Nut, Crown lock #10-24 3 127533 Screen, Cover 4 171061 Cover Assembly (Includes 3, 38, 39) 47 5 411397 Chute, Upper KEY PART 6 18021008 Screw, Special #10-14 x 1/2 NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 7 130933 Full Bag Indicator 8 87175 Screw, #10
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REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD PELIGRO: ESTA MAQUINA CORTADORA ES CAPAZ DE AMPUTAR LAS MANOSY LOS PIES Y DE LANZAR OBJETOS. SI NO SE OBSERVAN LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGU- RIDAD SIGUIENTES SE PUEDEN PRODUCIR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE. • Los datos indican que los operadores a partir de los 60 años ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el están afectados por un gran porcentaje de heridas relativas a la conducción del cortacésped. Estos operadores tendrían alam bre de la bujía y póngalo donde no que evaluar su
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REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD • Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse e inspeccionar IV. REMOLQUE la máquina. Reparar, si es necesario, antes de volver a poner • Remolcar sólo con una máquina que tenga un gancho dis- en marcha. eñado para remolcar. Enganchar el equipo o remolcar sólo • Nunca hacer ningún ajuste o reparación con el motor en en el punto dispuesto al efecto. función. • Seguir las recomendaciones del productor con respecto a • Controlar los componentes del captador de hierba y
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FAMILIARICESE CON SU RECOGEDORA DE CÉSPED LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEÑO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU RECOGEDORA DE CÉSPED. Compare las ilustraciones con su Recogedora de Césped para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diver- sos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. La operación de cualquier Recogedora de Césped puede hacer que salten objetos extraños dentro de sus ojos, lo que puede producir daños graves en éstos. Siempre use anteojos de seg
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MONTAJE BARRA DE TRACCIÓN DE TRASERA ESCUADRA DE MONTAJE TRASERA (Vea la Fig. 2A & 2B) (Vea la Fig. 1A, 1B) 1 2 AVISO: La nueva barra de tracción ya tiene cuatro (4) pernos 1. Retire la barra de tracción quitando los cuatro tornillos. con resalto instalados. Simplemente cuelgue la escuadra de Inserte un destornillador plano para retirar el parachoques montaje de los pernos. de la placa del motor. Levante y tire hacia atrás. PERNOS DON RESALTO ENSAMBLE DE SUPORTE BARRA DE TRACCIÓN CHAPA
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MONTAGE CUBIERTA A AYUDA MONTAGE DEL CONTENEURS (Vea la Fig. 3) 3 4 (Vea la Fig. 4) 1. Instalar primero un contenedor en el lado izquierdo. Instalar AVISO: Para facilitar el ensamblaje, es preferible tener la asis- el otro contenedor en el lado derecho. tencia de otra persona para montar el conjunto tapa al tractor. AVISO: El borde izquierdo del contenedor derecho tiene que 1. Levantar y girar la tapa para alinear la escuadra de la tapa cubrir siempre el lado derecho del contenedor izquie
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INSTALACIÓN DE LA PROTECCIÓN CONDUCTO INFERIOR 5 (Vea la Fig. 6) 6 DEL DEFLECTOR (Vea la Fig. 5) 1. Alzar y mantener la tapa deflectora en la posición recta. 1. Utilice la protección del deflector a modo de plantilla, 2. Colocar la muesca en el tubo inferior sobre la lengüeta en sosténgala contra la parte superior del deflector y ali- la cubierta del cortacésped y colocar el tubo inferior sobre nee el borde con los orificios con la parte inferior del la cubierta como mostrado. esc
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CONDUCTO SUPERIOR REMOCIÓN/REEMPLAZO DE LA (Vea las Fig. 7A y 7B) 7 8 CUCHILLA (Vea Fig. 8) 1. Bajar el cortacésped hasta su posición de corte más baja. 1. Eleve la cortadora de césped a la posición más alta para 2. Montar el tubo superior (1) introduciendo la parte terminal tener acceso a la cuchilla. curvada en el orificio en la parte trasera de la tapa (2). NOTA: Protéjase las manos con guantes y/o envuelva la cuchilla CONSEJO: Sosteniendo el conducto superior según lo dem-
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NIVEL EL SEGADORA CONTRAPESO (Vea la Fig. 9) 10 9 1. Descienda la cortadora de césped a la posición más Cerciorarse de que el cortacésped esté correctamente nivelado baja para poder acceder al eje delantero. para tener el mejor resultado de corte. Vea la manual del dueño 2. Gire por completo el volante hacia la izquierda para acceder de tractor para otras instrucciones. al lado izquierdo del eje 3. Con una extensión y un cubo, inserte el perno, la arandela de seguridad y la arande
