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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. QC342A
Product No. 954 63 19-23
42 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Repair Parts
532178476 Rev.2 05.19.03 rad
Printed in U.S.A.
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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 al
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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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ASSEMBLY BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) (See Figs. 1A & 1B) 2 1 NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the as sis tance of another person for mounting coverassembly to tractor. 1. Remove and discard the upper bolt on both sides of the drawbar. Using the same holes, install the shoulder 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor as bolts supplied and tighten securely. shown. 2. Lift and rotate cover to
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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 over lap 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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02101 02100 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. 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into See your tractors owner's manual for instructions. 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 with
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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 onlya 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 QC342A / RAMASSE-HERBE - NO. DE MODÈLE QC342A PRODUCT NO. 954 63 19-23 / NUMÈRO DE PRODUIT 954 63 19-23 3 5 20 2 6 7 34 4 8 10 2 20 12 9 13 20 9 37 11 20 14 39 38 40 18 20 15 20 40 2 2 15 9 20 12 40 2 20 14 33 2 26 35
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13 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER QC342A / RAMASSE-HERBE - NO. DE MODÈLE QC342A PRODUCT NO. 954 63 19-23 / NUMÈRO DE PRODUIT 954 63 19-23 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 2 532069180 Nut, Crown lock #10-24 Écrou auto-serrant #10-24 20 871161010 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 Vis #10-24 x 5/8 3 532127533 Screen, Cover Écran de couvercle 26 53212
