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02341
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. CR38C
Product No. 954 04 04-01
38 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Repair Parts
532140602 Rev. 3 9.08.03 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
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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- por tant safety precautions. It means Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR 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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BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS (continued) GROUP "D" SUPPORT (1) Bracket Support Pin POST TO MOUNTING BRACKET (1) Retainer Spring (3) Tubing End Caps GROUP "E" LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY (1) Wing Nut (1) Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. TO MOWER DECK 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, Wel
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02341 ASSEMBLY PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER UPPER CHUTE DUMP BAGGER INDICATOR GRASS CHUTE LATCH CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING WING NUT WHEEL WEIGHT U-BOLT 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. (1) 3/8" Wrench (1) Drive Ratchet (1) 1/2" Wrench (1) 3" or longer Extension THESE ARE THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO AS- (2) 9/16" Wrenches (1) Short Handle SEMBLE YOUR GR
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02462 02461 MOWER DECK BAFFLE (See Fig. 1) COVER SEAL (See Fig. 3) Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" 1 No hardware required 3 1. Raise your tractor mower deck to its highest position. 1. Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening. 2. Install the hex bolt, and locknut through mower deck 2. Work seal into opening so cover sits between fl anges baffl e and tighten securely. of seal. HEX BOLT ALIGNMENT MARKS LOCKNUT MOWER DECK BAFFLE 02342 FIG. 1 COVER SEAL FIG. 3 REAR MOUNTING BRACKET 2 (See
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02096 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 mounted
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WARNING 02102 CONTAINER MOUNTING 7 (See Fig. 7) DEFLECTOR SHIELD No hardware required WASHER 1. Install one container to left side fi rst with warning to outside of unit. Install other container to right side. MOWER DECK NOTE: Right con tain er should always overlap left con tain er BAFFLE at center sup port. 2. Close cover and lock latch handle over center support tube. COVER LATCH HEX BOLT HANDLE WING NUT FIG. 8 CONTAINER WARNING CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY CONTAINER (See Fig. 9) 9 HAN
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02345 02344 WHEEL WEIGHTS (See Fig. 11) UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 10A & 10B) 10 11 Use Hardware - - GROUP "H" No hardware required 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 dump 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 RA TION: 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 14 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER CR38C / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE CR38C PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 04-01 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 04-01 2 3 5 6 7 4 20 2 10 8 9 38 11 12 9 13 39 20 20 14 15 17 18 2 20 16 2 20 19 2 21 35 20 20 22 23 24 34 2 25 3
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15 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER CR38C / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE CR38C PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 04-01 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 04 04-01 02480 KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 2 532069180 Nut, Crown lock #10-24 Écrou auto-serrant #10-24 22 532133235 Spacer, Cover Entretoise de couvercle 3 532127533 Screen, Cover Grillage de couvercle 23 532132983
