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OWNER’S MAN U AL
Model No. C36C
Product Number 954 04 05-06
36 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Re spon si bil i ties
Repair Parts
532140600 Rev. 6 11.23.04 rad
Printed in U.S.A.
02084
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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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- WARNING: In order to prevent ac- lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ci den tal starting when setting up, abilit
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the running. hitch point. Check grass catcher components and the discharge Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight guard frequent
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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 "E" (2) Latch Hook Assembly LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY TO (2) Screw #10 x 5/8 (2) Washer, Lock #10 MOWER DECK (2) Nut, Weld #10 (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. GROUP "F" CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to (1) Screw #10 x 1-1/8 (1) Spacer, Split #10 UPPER CHUTE (2) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. (1) Nut, Acorn #10 GROUP "G" (1) Rubber Latch CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY to LOWER CHUTE (1) Washer, Lock #10 (1) Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. (1) Nut, Weld #10 (1) Screw #10 x 5/8 GROUP "H" **
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ASSEMBLY BEFORE YOU START TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER Some mower models may need minor modifi cations before you can mount the grass catcher to the unit. Look carefully at the mower deck on your unit and compare the deck mandrel to the illustrations below. If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE "A", your unit is ready - proceed with the grass catcher assembly. If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE "B", go to the PREPARATION section in this manual. DECK MANDREL DECK MANDREL STYL
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02462 02461 COVER SEAL (See Fig. 3) MOWER DECK BAFFLE (See Fig. 1) 3 No hardware required 1 Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" 1. Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening. 1. Raise your tractor mower deck to its highest position. 2. Work seal into opening so cover sits between fl anges 2. Install the hex bolts, locknuts and acorn nuts through of seal. mower deck housing as shown. 3. Tighten all hardware securely. ACORN NUT DISCHARGE GUARD ACORN NUT LOCKNUT ALIGNMENT LOCKNUT MARKS HEX BO
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02096 02739 MOUNTING TO TRACTOR (See Fig. 5) CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 6) 5 Use Hardware - - GROUP "D" 6 No hardware required NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. as sis tance of another person for mounting assembly to 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to tractor. meet bottom half. 1. Raise seat on tractor to allow assembly to be 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock mo
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WARNING 02102 WASHER CONTAINER MOUNTING WASHER (See Fig. 7) 7 LOCK WASHER LOCK WASHER No hardware required LATCH 1. Install one container to left side fi rst with warning to outside of unit. Install other container to right side. LATCH NOTE: Right con tain er should always overlap left con tain er WELD at center sup port. NUT 2. Close cover and lock latch handle over center support WELD SCREW tube. NUT FIG. 8A DEFLECTOR COVER LATCH SHIELD HANDLE CONTAINER WARNING LATCH HOOKS CONTAI
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02099 02098 WHEEL WEIGHTS (See Fig. 11) UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 10A & 10B) Use Hardware - - GROUP "H" 10 No hardware required 11 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 1. Assemble wheel weights and U-bolts onto the outside of front wheels and hold in position. 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover. 2. Fasten locknuts onto U-bolts on the inside of wheel and tighten securely. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bag in di -
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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 full bagger indicator. Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fi ll. The When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass
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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 (N) 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 TRACTO
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c cr rac acked or damaged. ed or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container Use only a recommended replacement container. s subject to w ubject to wear and detier ear and detieriior oration. ation. Chec Check bag frequently k bag frequently. Replace when Replace when D Do not oper o not operate mo ate mower unless container is proper er unless container is properllyis yis nstalled.Container is nstalled.Container is WARNING ARNING 14 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - -
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15 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER C36C / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE C36C PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 05-06 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 05-06 KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 2 532069180 Locknut #10-24 Écrou frein 21 532132796 Spring, Cover L.H. (black) Ressort de couvercle C.G. 3 532127533 Screen, Cover Grillage de couvercle 22 532133235 Spacer, Cover
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4-1/4" 4-1/4" 1" DRILL 11/32" DRILL 11/32" HO HOLE LE 1" 1) CUT OUT BOTH TEMPLATES AND PLACE IN POSITIONS SHOWN. 2) MARK THE CENTER OF EACH HOLE AND 1" DRILL WITH A 11/32" DRILL BIT. DRILL 11/32" 4-1/4" HOLE 4" 1" DRILL 11/32" HOLE 17 1" 1" D DRILL 11/32" RILL 11/32" H HOLE OLE 4" 4"
