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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. GTB54A
54 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Repair Parts
532190226 Rev. 1 02.10.04 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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02051 02544 02543 ASSEMBLY INSTALL HIGH LIFT BAGGING BLADES MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO 1 (See Fig. 1) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) 3 NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect as sis tance of another person for mounting coverassembly your hands with gloves and/or wrap to tractor. blade with heavy cloth. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor as shown. NOTE: If you already have high lift bagging blades on your 2. Lift and
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CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 5) CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 4) 5 4 1. Install one container to left side fi rst with warning to 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. outside of unit. Install another container to center 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to position and one in right position. meet bottom half. NOTE: Right con tain er should always over lap left con tain er 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock at center support
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02101 02100 02783 UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 7A & 7B) LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 6) 6 7 1. Raise and hold defl ector shield in upright position. 1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 2. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into position lower chute over deck opening as shown. hole in back of cover. 3. Hook rear and front latches. NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag- ger indicator. 3. Push in and
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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 10 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER GTB54A / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE GTB54A 5 6 7 3 20 8 2 4 10 12 34 9 13 9 11 2 14 20 20 37 18 20 20 39 15 38 16 40 20 15 40 9 2 12 2 14 20 16 40 2 20 33 2 26 32 35 31 33 27 31 28 36 30 WARNING Do not oper
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11 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER GTB54A / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE GTB54A KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 18 532187300 Chute, Lower Glissière inférieure 2 532069180 Nut, Crownlock #10-24 Écrou auto-serrant #10-24 20 871161010 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 Vis #10-24 x 5/8 3 532127533 S
