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COLLECTION SYSTEM
Operator Manual
Parts Manual
966 004901
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
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WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. ©2009 HTC. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
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CONTENTS COMPONENTS ................................................................ 4 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................... 14 SAFETY RULES ............................................................... 5 TRANSPORT ........................................................... 14 GENERAL OPERATION ............................................. 5 STORAGE ................................................................ 14 SLOPE OPERATION .....................................
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COMPONENTS HOOD BAG HOSE WEIGHT BAR BLOWER ASSEMBLY NOTE: Front Weight Bars vary by model and may look different from those shown. 4 - Husqvarna
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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. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and GENERAL OPERATION above, are involved in a large percentage of riding • Read, understand and follow all instructions in the mower-related injuries. These operators should manual and on the machine be
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, explosive. turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. - Use only an approved container. • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn - Never remove gas cap or add fuel with over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, the engine ru
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • NEVER allow children to operate the machine. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before CAUTION mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. In order to prevent accidental • Never carry passengers or children even with the starting when setting up, blades off. transporting, adjusting or making • Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely repairs, always disconnect spark necessary. Always look down and behind before
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ASSEMBLY BAGGER ASSEMBLY 3 1. Attach hitch tube to support bracket with /8-16 x 2 SUPPORT BRACKET shoulder bolts and secure with flange nuts. HITCH TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET HOLES 2. Place the support bracket against the frame rear guard. Using the outer right hole and inner left 5 5 hole, secure with /16 x 1 bolts and /16 nyloc nuts. 3. Attach support tube to frame hitch with ½ x 2¼ bolt and ½ nyloc nut. ATTACH HITCH TUBE TO FRAME SET HOOD/LATCH ASSEMBLY ONTO HITCH TUBE 4. Place the hood / hi
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ASSEMBLY 6. Attach right and left straps to the hood/latch 3 assembly with /8 -16 x 1 bolts and flange nuts. ATTACH STRAPS TO HINGE ASSEMBLY FUEL TANK MOUNT 9. Secure inner end of straps to unit fuel tank mounts 3 with /8 -16 x 1 thread forming bolts and flange nuts, as shown. 10. With the hood open, secure the (3) bags in place. The back of the bags will hook over the mounting DRAW tabs on the hitch assembly. LATCH 11. Close the hood, and lock the draw latch over the draw latch keeper o
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ASSEMBLY DRIVE PULLEY Deck Height 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck Adjustment configuration will vary by size and model) 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove from the center deck pulley. (See Operator ’ s Manual if necessary) Discharge Chute Belt Cover Drive Pulley 5. Remove the nut that secures the right hand deck pulley to the spindle. 6. In
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ASSEMBLY Discharge Tab BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1. Position blower over the discharge tabs on the deck and set blower onto the deck. Mount Bracket 2. Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the outside of the deck. 3. Secure the mount bracket to the deck with the pin and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit. Pin DRIVE BELT Outer Pulley Tension Release Arm 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or disengaged. 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for prop
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ASSEMBLY BELT COVERS 1. Place the deck belt shield on the deck over the drive pulley and secure with hardware removed from steel belt shield. 2. Place retainer on the outer pulley cover. Knob 3. Align the tab end of the belt cover into the slot on the deck belt shield and the other end over the end of the outer pulley cover. Middle Chute Latch 4. Secure with knob. Belt Cover Tab Retainer Deck Belt Shield Outer Pulley Cover MIDDLE CHUTE MIDDLE CHUTE 1. Place middle chute over the top end of
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ASSEMBLY WEIGHT KIT 1. Bolt cast weight and two weight brackets together using 2¾" bolts and nuts. FRONT TUBE 2. Slide both weight brackets over the front tube on CAST WEIGHT the frame, positioning the assembly in the center of the frame. 3. Secure with 3¾" bolts and nuts. 2¾ BOLT 3¾ BOLT WEIGHT BRACKET Husqvarna - 13
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TRANSPORT BAG CARE Inspect the bags before each use. If bags have excessive wear, tears or punctures, replace WARNING! immediately. The collection system bags must NOTE: Under normal usage the bag material is be completely empty or removed subject to deterioration and wear . while driving forward onto a trailer. If the mower must be POLY MESH CLEANING loaded onto a trailer while there The poly mesh on the collection system is located is still debris in the contai
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before Every Every Every Each 5 25 55 Use Hours Hours Hours Inspect/Clean Poly Mesh X X Check/Tighten Nuts & Bolts X Check/Tighten Hoses X Turn Hose End to End X Rotate Hose X Clean Machine X Inspect Bags X TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Correction Loss of Vacuum Blower, hose or hood inlet Remove hose and clean inlet clogged Bags full Inspect and empty Fan blades bent or broken Replace/repair blower impeller Poly mesh plug
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OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING Follow the mower operation instructions in the mower • A void cutting wet grass or mowing in the morning operator’s manual. while the dew is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky When utilizing the grass catcher on a lawn where and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been clogging. used, thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time will be pi
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! Always observe safety rules when performing any Grass catcher components are maintenance. subject to wear, damage and • Before each use check for loose fasteners. deterioration, which could expose • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. moving parts or allow objects BLADE CARE to be thrown. Frequently check For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. components and replace with Replace bent or damaged blades. manufacturer
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HOOD 14 1 18 15 4 20 13 19 17 5 22 6 9 19 16 23 7 11 24 10 3 21 2 12 8 10 18 - Husqvarna
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HOOD ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 111172 .... 1 .... HOOD 13.. 539 976978 .... 8 .... NUT ¼-20 NYLOC 3 2.. 539 111174 .... 1 .... SUPPORT, HOOD 14.. 539 976979 .... 8 .... NUT /8-16 NYLOC 3 3.. 539 111175 .... 2 .... SUPPORT, DRAW LATCH 15.. 539 990613 .... 2 .... NUT /8-16 WHIZLK 4.. 539 111177 .... 2 .... HINGE, HOOD 16.. 539 991003 .... 8 .... HCS ¼-20 x 1¾ 3 5.. 539 111181 .... 2 .... PLATE, MOUNT 17.. 539 990645 .... 6 .... RHSNB /8-16 x 1 3 6.. 539
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HITCH 3 13 6 1 12 14 7 7 2 5 9 4 10 18 7 7 20 10 10 7 19 15 22 10 8 23 11 28 21 16 17 10 26 10 25 27 24 20 - Husqvarna
