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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. C342B
Product No. 954 04 05-03
42 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Repair Parts
Printed in U.S.A. 156235 Rev. 6 5.16.03 rad
02079
WARNING
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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. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and on the machine before starting. and gradually downhill, if possible. Only a
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Look for this symbol to point out im portant saf ety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry childre
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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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BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS (continued) GROUP "C" SUPPORT TUBE TO COVER ASSEMBLY (1) Bolt 5/16 - 18 x 2-1/4 (2) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Bolt 5/16 - 18 x 3/4 GROUP "D" (1) Bracket Support Pin SUPPORT POST TO MOUNTING (1) Retainer Spring BRACKET (4) Tubing End Caps GROUP "E" (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 "F" CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to UPPER (1) Screw #10 x 1-1/8 (1) Spacer, Split #
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ASSEMBLY BEFORE YOU START TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER Some tractor models may need minor modifi cations before you can mount the grass catcher to the tractor. Look carefully at the drawbar on your tractor and compare to the illustrations below. If your drawbar looks like STYLE "A" (has the upper corner ribs), your tractor is ready - proceed with the grass catcher assembly. If your drawbar looks like STYLE "B" (does not have the upper corner ribs), go to the PREPARATION section in this ma
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REAR MOUNTING BRACKET and SUPPORT TUBE 1 SUPPORT TUBE (See Figs. 1A, 1B & 1C) REINFORCEMENT PLATE Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" Before continuing with assembly, you must fi rst determine which type of drawbar your tractor is equipped with. Com- FLAT pare your drawbar with the illustrations of "BEFORE YOU WASHERS ST ART TO AS SEM BLE THE GRASS CATCHER" and follow instructions given. UPPER LOCK WASHERS CORNER DRAWBAR WITH UPPER CORNER RIBS - STYLE "A" RIBS NOTE: If your tractor already has fou
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COVER SEAL (See Fig. 2) MOUNTING TO TRACTOR (See Fig. 4) 2 No hardware required Use Hardware - - GROUP "C & D" 4 1. Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening. NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the as sis tance of another person for mounting assembly to 2. Work seal into opening so cover sits between fl anges tractor. of seal. 1. Raise seat on tractor to allow assembly to be mounted. 2. With cover closed, lift assembly and place support post inside mounting brac
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WARNING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 5) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 6) 5 6 No hardware required No hardware required 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 over lap left con tain er at center sup port. 3. Press halves tightly together while li
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02094 PLACE LOWER REAR EDGE BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL LOWER CHUTE (See Figs. 7A & 7B) BRACKET TAB AND OPTIONAL MOWER HOUSING, THEN GAUGE Use Hardware - - GROUP "E" 7 HOOK REAR LATCH WHEEL 1. Press weld nut into rubber latch and install two latch AND hook assemblies to lower chute using screw, washer, BRACKET and lock washer nut as shown. 2. Tighten hardware securely. ALIGN CHUTE "B" 3. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. WITH MOWER "B" NOTE: If equipped, remove mulch cover
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02102 02101 02100 CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 9A & 9B) (See Fig. 8) No hardware required 8 9 Use Hardware - - GROUP "F & G" 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 1. Assemble hardware shown (latch pin) to upper 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into chute. hole in back of cover. 2. Press weld nut into rubber latch and assemble rubber NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag latch to lower chute, as shown. indicator. 3. Tigh
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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 dump bag indicator. As the bags become full, the fl ow indicating ball will drop When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where gra
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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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PREPARATION CAUTION: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH PREPARATION OF TRACTOR: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift/motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. NOTE ON SOME MODEL TRACTORS
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DRILL TWO 7/16" HOLES AT LOCATION SHOWN DRILL TWO 7/16" HOLES 1) CUT OUT TEMPLATE. 2) ALIGN BOTTOM AND LEFT EDGE OF TEMPLATE AND DRAWBAR. 3) TAPE IN POSITION. 4) MARK AND DRILL 7/16" HOLES NOTE: DRILL SMALLER PILOT HOLES PRIOR TO DRILLING 7/16" HOLES 5) PROCEED WITH STEP 1 OF ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 15
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cracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container. subject to wear and detierioration. Check bag frequently. Replace when Do not operate mower unless container is properlyis nstalled.Container is WARNING 18 3 5 20 2 6 7 34 4 8 9 10 2 20 12 9 13 20 9 37 11 20 14 39 38 40 18 20 15 20 16 40 41 2 2 25 15 20 9 40 12 42 2 20 14 33 43 16 44 2 25 26 35 27 45 32 31 24 46 47 33 31 27 47 31 27 30 29 25 26 28 25 29 36 REPAIR PARTS / PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER C342B / RA
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19 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 2 532069180 Nut, Crown lock #10-24 Écrou auto-serrant #10-24 27 874760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 Boulon H 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 532127533 Screen, Cover Écran de couvercle 28 532170053 Bracket, Mounting Support de montage 4 532139850 Cover Assembly Couvercle 29 532170165 Shoulder Bolt,Self Tapping Boulon autota
