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02341
OWNER’S MAN U AL
Model No. C38D
Product No. 954 14 00-50
38 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
Assembly
Operation
Customer Re spon si bil i ties
Repair Parts
140603 Rev. 6 8.19.03 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 on
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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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and gradually downhill, if possible. and on the machine before starting. Do not
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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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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) Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. (1) Wing Nut 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 BEFORE YOU START TO ASSEMBLE THE GRASS CATCHER Some tractor models may need minor modifi cations before you can mount the grass catcher to the tractor. Look care- fully at the mower deck on your tractor and compare the deck mandrel to the illustrations below. If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE "A", your tractor 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
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02335 MOWER DECK BAFFLE (See Fig. 1) UPPER CORNER RIBS 1 Use Hardware - - GROUP "A" UPPER CORNER RIBS 1. Raise your tractor mower deck to its highest position. 2. Install the hex bolt, and locknut through mower deck SELF baffl e and tighten securely. TAPPING SHOULDER BOLTS HEX BOLT LANCED TABS TOWARD BOTTOM FIG. 2B LOCKNUT BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS (See Fig. 2C) IMPORTANT: ON TRACTORS WITH FUEL TANK UNDER THE MOWER DECK BAFFLE 02342 SEA T , THE DRAWBAR MUST BE REMOVED FOR INST ALLA TION OF MOUNT
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02096 SUPPORT POST (See Fig. 4) Use Hardware - - GROUP "C" BRACKET 4 COVER ASSEMBLY SUPPORT PIN CAUTION: Container sup port is spring loaded and locked to the cover. Handle cover assembly carefully so as not to unlatch the cover from the container support. RETAINER SPRING 1. Rotate cover assembly onto its side as shown. 2. Assemble support post to container support with the three (3) carriage bolts and locknuts. Tighten securely. CARRIAGE BOLTS SUPPORT POST END CAP SUPPORT POST L
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WARNING 02739 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 6) CONTAINER MOUNTING No hardware required 6 (See Fig. 7) 7 1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown. No hardware required 2. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to 1. Install one container to left side fi rst with warning to meet bottom half. outside of unit. Install other container to right side. 3. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock NOTE: Right con tain er should always overlap left con tain
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02102 02345 02344 CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 9) 9 Use Hardware - - GROUPS "F & G" 1. Assemble latch pin to upper chute, as shown. 2. Press weld nut into rubber latch and assemble rubber latch to lower chute, as shown. DUMP BAG HANDLE 3. Tighten all hardware securely. INDICATOR UPPER CHUTE WASHERS 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. #10 x 1-1/8" SCREW COVER SPLIT SPACER ACORN NUT RUBBER LOWER UPPER CHUTE LATCH CHUTE WELD #10 x 5/8" NUT SCREW LOWER CHUTE LOCK WASHER WASHER 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. FIG.
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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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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 TRACT
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02349 PREPARATION DRILL 4 HOLE BOLT PATTERN 2. Place the drawbar in a vice or similar locking device. (See Figs. 13,14 & 15) 3. Cut out the 4 hole bolt pattern template from the back 3 of this manual. On some model tractors, it may be necessary to drill new holes in drawbar for the mounting bracket. To determine if 4. Align top and right edge of template and drawbar. you need to drill holes in your drawbar, closely look at the 5. Tape in position. illustration below. 6. Mark an
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BO BOTT TTOM EDGE OM EDGE CUT ALONG DO CUT ALONG DOT TTED LINE TED LINE DEFLECTOR TRIM TEMPLATE USE TRIANGLE ABOVE FOR A GUIDE TO TRIMMING YOUR DEFLECTOR SHIELD. CUT OUT SHADED AREA AND PLACE ON INSIDE BOTTOM EDGE OF DEFLECTOR. TRIM DEFLECTOR ALONG DOTTED LINE USING EITHER HEAVY SHEARS OR A HAND SAW. MOWER DECK BAFFLE DRILL TEMPLATE TOP EDGE 2" R I G H T E D G E 1-1/4" USE TEMPLATE ABOVE FOR A GUIDE TO DRILLING YOUR MOWER DECK BAFFLE. CUT OUT SHADED AREA AND ALIGN WITH TOP, AND RIGHT, ED
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USE THIS SLOT TO AID IN POSITIONING TEMPLATE HOLE #1 USE 11/32" DRILL BIT 1.) CUT OUT TEMPLATE. 2.) ALIGN TOP AND RIGHT EDGE WIRE LOOP HOLE OF TEMPLATE AND DRAWBAR. NEW USE 9/32" DRILL BIT 3.) TAPE IN POSITION. 4.) MARK AND DRILL HOLE #1 WIRE LOOP HOLE OLD 5.) ASSEMBLE MOUNTING BRACKET TO DRAWBAR, USE BRACKET AS TEMPLATE FOR REMAINING HOLES. 17
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cr crac acked or damaged. ed or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container Use only a recommended replacement container. subject to w subject to wear and detier ear and detierior ioration. ation. Chec Check bag frequently k bag frequently. Replace when Replace when Do not oper Do not operate mo ate mower unless container is proper er unless container is properlyis lyis nstalled.Container is nstalled.Container is WARNING ARNING 20 REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER - MODEL N
