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02341
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. QC38B
Product No. 954 14 01-10
38 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Repair Parts
183159 Rev. 1 8.20.03 rad
Printed in U.S.A.
WARNING
Do not operate mower unless container is properlyis nstalled.Container is
subject to wear and detierioration. Check bag frequently. Replace when
cracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container.
WARNING
Do not operate mower unless container is properlyis nstalled.
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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 CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR off. SAFE TY IS INVOLVED. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry child
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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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02341 COVER PARTS IDEN TI FI CATION UPPER CHUTE DUMP BAG INDICATOR CHUTE LATCH GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING WING NUT NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the tractor, in the operator's position. CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clu
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BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO 3 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) 2 (See Figs. 2A & 2B) 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 3 in struc tions. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behi
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WARNING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 4) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 5) 4 5 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 overlap left con tain er at center sup port. 3. Press halves tightly together wh
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02345 02344 UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 7A & 7B) LEVEL MOWER DECK 7 8 No hardware required No hardware required 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 instructions. 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into 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
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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 When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass the bags become full, the fl ow indicating ball will dro
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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 For
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c cr rac acke ed or damaged. d or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container Use only a recommended replacement container. s subject to w ubject to we ear and detier ar and detieriior ora ation. tion. Chec Check k bag frequently bag frequently. Replace when Replace when Do not oper Do not opera ate mo te mowe er unless container is proper r unless container is properllyis yis n nstalled.Container is stalled.Container is WA ARNING RNING 12 REPAIR PARTS / PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHE
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13 REPAIR PARTS / PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER QC38B / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE QC38B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 14 01-10 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 14 01-10 KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 2 532069180 Nut, Crown lock #10-24 Écrou auto-serrant #10-24 20 871081010 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 Vis #10-24 x 5/8 3 532127533 Screen, Cover Grillage de couvercle 21 532132796 S
