Weed Eater 532 43 46-60 User's Manual
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1. OWNER S MANUAL Model Number G26LRV Product No 960 73 00 27 26 Inch Mower Grass Catcher e Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts 532 43 46 60 Rev 5 09 22 10 cL Printed in the U S A A SAFETYRULES 44 DANGER 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 WARNING Inorderto preventaccidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the riding mower WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING This unit is not intended for towing or use of wheel weights Only use attachments designed specifically for this riding mower WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the2. machine Keep clear ofthe discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Ma terial may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces Donotoperate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge chute or other safety devices in place and working Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blade set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blade when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protect
3. 96 Spring Cover L H black 42 532 43 24 61 Counterweight 22 532 13 32 35 Spacer Cover 43 81911 12 16 Washer 23 532 13 29 83 Spring Cover R H gray 44 810 04 05 00 Lock Washer 24 532 18 09 23 Support Assemble 45 87478 05 16 Bolt 25 873 80 04 00 Locknut 46 532 43 63 33 Deflector Guard 26 532 12 46 70 Spring Retainer 47 871 19 10 08 Screw 10 24 x 1 2 27 872 1404 05 Bolt 532 43 46 60 Owner s Manual English French 28 532 17 97 45 Bracket Lock 532 43 46 61 Owner s Manual Spanish 12
4. See Fig 8 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blade NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 3 Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Install new blade with stamped GRASS SIDE facing downward MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE BOLT SPECIAL ay 5 CENTER HOLE Fig 8 IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs IMPORTANT Special blade bolt is heat treated LEVEL MOWER DECK 1 0 COUNTERWEIGHT See Fig 9 Ensure deckis properly leveled for best mower performance 1 Lower mower to lowest position to allow access to front See your riding mower owner s manual for instructions axle 2 Turn steering wheel all the way to the right for access to left side of axle 3 With extension and socket insert bolt lock washer and washer through hole in axle NOTE Insert hardware from rear of axle 4 Hold counterweight up to axle and start threading bolt 5 Repeat steps 2 3 from right hand side IMPORTANT Torque bolts until tight COUNTERWEIGHT LOCKWASHER BOLT WASHER 0 7 d SA SS Fig 9 OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in your riding mower owner s manual When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used
5. out bagging attachment and withthe blade supplied with this kit the deflector guard must be installed DEFLECTOR SHIELD ACORN NUT SCREW DEFLECTOR GUARD Fig 5 6 LOWER CHUTE See Fig 6 1 2 w Raise and hold deflector and metal shield in upright position Place slot in lower chute over mounting tab on mower and position lower chute over mower opening as shown Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower CAUTION Do not remove deflector shield from mower Raise and hold shield when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation DEFLECTOR SHIELD AN 7 UPPER CHUTE See Fig 7A and 7B 1 Lower mower to its lowest cutting position 2 Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover TIP Holding upper chute as shown and twisting while ins talling in cover will help keep the rubber seal in place NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage full bag indicator 3 Pushin and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute 4 Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots on upper chute and slide together 5 Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin gts 7 aes y FULL BAG 1 1 INDICATOR i CHUTE RUBBER LATCH LOWER ALIGNMENT SLOT Fig 7B 1 BLADE REMOVAL REPLACEMENT
6. T ASSEMBLY See Fig 2B 1 Pulloutward onthe stop bracket enough to allow support assembly to be lifted up and away from drawbar PULL OUT ON STOP BRACKET TO REMOVE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to riding mower 1 Liftand rotate cover to align cover bracket with support assembly 2 Slide cover assembly down onto the support assem bly SUPPORT ASSEMBLY COVER ASSEMBLY Fig 3 4 CONTAINER MOUNTING See Fig 4 1 Install one container to left side first Install other container to right side NOTE Left edge of right container should always overlap right edge of left container at center support 2 Close cover and lock latch over center support tube To lock and release latch pull back on latch handle CONTAINER HANDLE TUBE Fig 4 WASHER 5 INSTALL DEFLECTOR GUARD See Fig 5 Using the deflector guard as atemplate hold deflector guard on the top of the deflector aligning edge with the holes with bottom of writing and angled end with the rear of the deflector as pictured Mark locations of 4 holes and drill using supplied 7 drill bit Insert screws from bottom through deflector and guard place washer and then acorn nut on top of guard Tighten with a screw driver and 3 8 wrench CAUTION When using mower with
7. cccesssssseesseeseeneenees 11 ASSEMBLY cccscsssssssessessseneessensnsnnsssnsnsensnssnessousnensouenenoes 5 9 STORAGE cscssssscssssssssuscssssnsseessesseenseessensensnsnansnnenanennesannaes 11 OPERATION jicssssccsssanasescasuananasanantsndnvanasanntsanastensnineasaiecnaneavenst 10 REPAIR PARTS issssncccssasansssassssnecvanscicnacasnacessangsccaneanconvtaneaveneca 12 KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER 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 WEAR YOUR The operation of any riding mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating Peed your riding mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision THAN NO SIGHT safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses COMPLETE BAGGER MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE OPERATING MOWER UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARTON CONTENTS e Remove all parts and packing materials 2 Containers 1 Support Assembly 1 Drawbar from carton 1 Upper Chute 1 Cover Assembly 1 Deflector Guard Check carton content
8. ce Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Iffuelis spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Before and while backing look behind and down for e Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten small children securely e Never carry children even with the blade shut off They GENERAL SERVICE may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe e Never operate machine in a closed area machine operation Children who have been givenridesin Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for an is in safe working condition other ride and be run over or backed over by the machine e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper e Never allow children to operate the machine operation regularly Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs e Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris trees or other objects that may block your view ofa child build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel IV SERVICE soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing e If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the ma chine Repair if necessary before restarting e Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme carein handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive running l e Extinguish all
9. cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources e Check grass catcher components and the discharge of ignition chute frequently and replace with manufacturer s rec ommended parts when necessary e Mower blade is sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them e Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service e Use only approved gasoline container e Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run ning Allow engine to cool before refueling e Never fuel the machine indoors A r ired e Never store the machine or fuel container where there Sar ed fet d inistr ctioni labei is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water oy rep ACe SAIE ANG IMSUUCHON Igoe Ie ae heater or other appliances CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department They have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES a scccsnccdecessanennccsasnsntsnatsaontannasssdeunadunsxvecnasansnie 2 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES c
10. ion when operating machine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill If machine stops while going uphill disengage blade shift into reverse and back down slowly Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose trac
11. ponents and replace with manufacturer s re commended parts when necessary STORAGE When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grass leaves etc Store in a clean dry place CAUTION Do not leave grass in bag ger containers Empty containers after each use and before storing Failure to do so may result in spontaneous com bustion which could develop into a fire REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER MODEL NUMBER G26LRV PRODUCT NO 960 73 00 27 29 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 29 2 532 06 91 80 Nut Crownlock 10 24 3 532 12 75 33 Screen Cover 4 532 17 10 61 Cover Assembly Includes 3 38 39 5 532 41 13 97 Chute Upper 6 81802 10 08 Screw Special 10 14 x 1 2 KEY PART 7 532 13 09 33 Full Bag Indicator NO NO DESCRIPTION 8 532 08 71 75 Screw 10 24 x 1 1 8 29 53217 01 65 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 9 532 05 27 84 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 31 532 17 40 83 Plug Tubing End 10 53217 13 45 Spacer Split 32 532 17 97 46 Bagger Frame 11 532 06 08 67 Nut Acorn 10 24 33 532 19 27 86 Pin Hinge 12 81007 10 00 Washer lock 34 53212 75 34 Gasket Cover 13 532 1098 08 Latch Chute 35 532 42 91 13 Container 14 532 1250 04 Nut Weld 38 532 13 08 95 Latch Handle Cover 15 532 1607 93 Latch Hook 39 532 15 50 42 Strip Reinforcement 18 532 42 81 48 Chute Lower 40 532 42 85 80 Blade 20 871 08 10 10 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 41 532 43 39 68 Drawbar 21 532 13 27
12. r wire into passageway to clear A CAUTION Do not operate mower with grass catcher partially installed Disengage blade and stop engine before leav ing riding mower seat to empty containers unclogging chutes etc Close cover before starting Disengage mower when crossing driveways or gravel surfaces and other areas where thrown objects could be a hazard Do not attempt to vacuum up cans or other potentially hazardous projectiles CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance e Before each use check for loose fasteners e Clean unit thoroughly after each use BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blade e See BLADE CARE instructions in your riding mower owner s manual CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE SERVICE OR ADJUST MENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in NEUTRAL position Place clutch control in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to OFF position Make sure blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire s from spark plug s and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 11 CAUTION Grass catcher compo nents are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check com
13. s against list 1 Lower Chute 1 Counterweight 1 Deflector Guard Be sure all parts are there 1 Blade 1 Counterweight Hardware PARTS IDENTIFICATION hardware 1 7 Drill Bit ATTACHING I STRAPS COUNTERWEIGHT UPPER CHUTE CHUTE LATCH LOWER CHUTE DEFLECTOR lt gt CATCHER eua A TN X _ i COUNTERWEIGHT gt HARDWARE Ko NOTE When right hand R H and left hand L H are mentioned in this manual it means when you are seated on the riding mower in the operator s position CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO RIDING MOWER Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in NEUTRAL 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 plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug ASSEMBLY 1 REAR DRAWBAR See Fig 1A 1B 1 Remove existing drawbar by removing four screws Insert flat screwdriver to remove bumper from engine plate Lift up and pull rearward ENGINE PLATE 2 Install new drawbar by replacing screws removed in step 1 DRAWBAR Fig 1B 2 REAR MOUNTING BRACKET See Fig 2A and 2B NOTE Your new drawbar already has four 4 shoulder bolts installed Simply hang the mounting bracket on the bolts SUPPORT ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE THE SUPPOR
14. t tubes e Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging 10 e Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill The wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill completely When the wheel stops it indicates that the bags are full and the chutes have become clogged NOTE To help prevent clogging of chutes check empty bags when the wheel is spinning fast Experience will teach you the best time to empty the bags Care should be taken not to damage the parts and that the wheel spins freely at the beginning of each use e Ifthe grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the system or that the grass catcher containers are full Usually this is indicated by the stopped movement of the full bagger indicator a Disengage blade shift into neutral engage the parking brake and stop the engine Unlatch and raise cover Slide out containers and dispose of clippings Replace containers close cover and latch b Unlatch chutes and check for clogging Remove all debris in chutes Reassemble and latch chutes c Check to insure full bagger indicator has not be come clogged The air passage hole must be clear of debris Gently inserta small twig o
15. tion disengage the blade and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catch ers or other attachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground e Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments e Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers the edge or if the edge caves in on the ground away from your vehicle when filling lll CHILDREN e Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them e Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful container opening at all times until fueling is complete care of a responsible adult other than the operator Do not use a nozzle lock open devi
16. you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass catcher e Always run throttle at full speed when bagging e Select a gear low enough to give good mower cutting performance good quality cut and good bagging per formance NOTE It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit your conditions e If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice The first time relatively high the second time to desired height e Use left hand side of mower for trimming e Plastic trash bags can be inserted inside grass catcher containers for ease of debris disposal To remove the plastic trash bags when full a Disengage blades shift into neutral engage the parking brake and stop the engine Unlatch and raise cover c Remove one container at a time by grasping container handles and pulling toward the rear off of the tube rails d With the container resting on the ground close and secure the top of the plastic lawn bag e Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag from the container f Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of the bag draped over upper lip of the container g Repeat for other containers h Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center supports j Close cover and secure latches over center suppor
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