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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. QC42B
Product No. 954 04 05-10
42 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Repair Parts
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Printed in U.S.A.
02084
Do not operate mowerunless containerisproperlyissubject towearanddetierioration.Checkbagfrequently.Replacewhencrackedordamaged.Useonlyarecommended replacement container.
Do not operate mowerunlesscontainerisproperlyissubject to wearanddetierioration.Check bagfrequently.Replacewhencrackedor
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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 slope. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. DO NOT: Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, 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 CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR off. 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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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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PLACE LOWER REAR EDGE LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 5) OPTIONAL BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL GAUGE BRACKET TAB AND 5 WHEEL MOWER HOUSING, THEN 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. AND HOOK REAR LATCH BRACKET NOTE: If equipped, remove mulch cover from mower deck and store in a safe place. 2. With your right hand, raise and hold defl ector shield in ALIGN CHUTE "B" upright position. WITH MOWER "B" 3. With your left hand, hold lower chute as shown and position lower rear edge of chute
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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 dump 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 w
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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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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 12 REPAIR PARTS / PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER QC42B / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE QC42B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 05-10 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 05-10 2 5 3 6 7 4 8 9 20 10 20 12 9 2 13 9 38 11 14 39 18 20 20 15 20 16 2 20 2 15 2 9 20 35 12 20 14 34 16
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13 REPAIR PARTS / PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER QC42B / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE QC42B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 05-10 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 05-10 KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 2 53269180 Nut, Crown lock #10-24 Écrou auto-serrant #10-24 21 532132796 Spring, Cover L.H. (black) Ressort de couvercle C.G. 3 532127533 Screen, Cover Grillage de couvercle 22
