Husqvarna C42C User's Manual
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1. 2 3 BAG OFPARTS c nh rrgrre 45 ASSEMBL Y nen mm mg mrh 6 10 OPERATION nn nets 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 12 STORAGE teste 12 REPAIRPARTS CENTER OF MANUAL 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 tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and while FORESIGHT IS BETTER mowing We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses 5 INSTRUCTIONS CARTON CONTENTS Remove all parts and packing materials from carton 2 Container Tops 1 Mounting Bracket e Fold flaps to inside of carton and turn carton upsidedown 2 ContainerBottoms 1 Cover Assembly on floor of work area To protect grass catcher cover 1 Upper Chute 1 Cover Seal during assembly place cover upsidedown on2. CAUTION Do not remove discharge guard from mower Raiseand hold guard when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation LOCK WASHER WELD NUT R H GAGE WHEEL BRACKET WITH GAGE WHEELS REAR LATCH LOWER REAR EDGE BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL BRACKET TAB AND MOWER HOUSING OPTIONAL GAUGE WHEEL AND BRACKET ALIGN CHUTE B WITH MOWER B FIG 6B DEFLECTOR SHIELD HINGE BRACKET EXTENDED EDGE B Must be under deflector shield and along side the hinge bracket DEFLECTOR SHIELD WITHOUT REAR LATCH GAGE WHEELS ASSEMBLY CHUTE LATCH ASSEMBLY See Fig 7 Use Hardware GROUP E amp F Assemble latch pin to upper chute as shown Press weld nut into rubber latch and assemble rubber latch to lower chute as shown 3 Tighten all hardware securely WASHERS SCREW 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 10 x 1 1 8 SPLIT SPACER UPPER CHUTE ACORN NUT SCREW LATCH LOWER CHUTE WASHER 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga LOCK WASHER FIG 7 8 CONTAINER MOUNTING See Fig 8 No hardware required 1 Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit Install other container to right side NOTE Right container should always overlap left container at center support 2 Close cover and lock latch handle over center support tube COVER LATCH HANDLE CONTAINER WARNING CONTAINER HANDLE CENTER SUPPORT
3. LOWER CHUTE NOTE When right hand H 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 3 8 Wrench 1 Drive Ratchet 1 2 Wrench 1 3 or longer Extension 1 THESE ARE THE TOOLS YOUWILLNEEDTO 1 1 25 ASSEMBLE YOUR GRASS CATCHER 2 9 16 Wrenches 1 Short Handle 1 1 1 2 Socket Phillips Screwdriver 9 16 Deep well Socket CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHERTO TRACTOR Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch 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 ASSEMBLY REAR MOUNTING BRACKET 1 See Figs 1A 1B amp 1C NOTE If your tractor already has four 4 shoulder bolts installed on the rear drawbar simply hang the mounting bracket lanced tabs towards bottom on the bolts Discard hardware group A and disregard the remaining Step 1 instructions LS SHOULDER BOLTS LANCED TABS TOWARD BOTTOM FIG 1A If your tractor does not have four 4 shoulder bolts installed on the drawbar follow the instructions below Use Hardware GROUP A Only one set of hardware in GROUP A willbe used to mount the rear mounting bracket
4. CATCHER MODEL NUMBER C42C RAMASSE HERBE NUMERO DE MODELE C42C PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 03 02 NUMERO DE PRODUIT 954 04 03 02 KEY PART NO 2 3 4 NO NO 53269180 532127533 532161314 532126840 818021008 532140572 532087175 819061216 532007206 532060867 810071000 532109808 532125004 532130760 532130759 532162803 871161010 532132796 532133235 532132983 DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 10 24 Screen Cover Cover Asm Incl 3 38 39 Chute Upper Screw Special 10 14x1 2 Dump Bag Indicator Screw 10 24 x 1 1 8 Washer 3 16x3 4x16 Ga Spacer Split Nut Acorn 10 24 Washer lock Latch Chute Nut Weld Latch Hook Rubber Latch Chute Lower Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Spring Cover L H black Spacer Cover Spring Cover R H gray DESCRIPTION Ecrou auto serrant 10 24 Grillage de couvercle Couvercle Ens Y combris 3 38 39 Glissi re sup rieure Vis sp ciale 1 0 14x1 2 Indicateur de sac de d chargement Vis 10 24 x 1 1 8 Rondelle 3 16x3 4x16 Ja Entretoise fendue Ecrouborgne 10 24 Rondelle frein Loquet de glissi re Axe du loquet Crochet de loquet Loquet de caoutchoc Glissi re inf rieure Vis 10 24 x 5 8 Ressort de couvercle C G Entretoise de couvercle Ressort de couvercle C D KEY PART NO NO 532126813 532063124 532124670 874760512 532170053 532170165 532131137 532174083 532126919 532128600 532127534 532129585 532129586 532130
5. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute e Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways e Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck e 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 e 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 II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles e Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or sh
6. TUBE CONTAINER WARNING UPPER CHUTE See Fig 9A amp 9B No hardware required 1 Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position 2 Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage dump 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 DUMP BAG CHUTE INDICATOR HANDLE FIG 9A LATCH PIN BOSSES ge FIG 9B 1 0 LEVEL MOWER DECK No hardware required Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower perfor mance See your tractors owner s manual for instructions OPERATION TIPS FORIMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owner s manual When operating your grass catcher on alawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used 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 perfor mance NOTE It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit your
7. To determine which setis correct for your tractor check to see if there are 2 two upper corner ribs on each side of drawbar If your tractor has the upper corner ribs use the 4 four self tapping shoulder bolts If your tractor does not have the corner ribs use the set of 4 four bolts and locknuts SELF TAPPING SHOULDER BOLTS See Fig 1B 1 Using the four formed holes in the drawbar install the four shoulder bolts as shown and tighten securely 2 Hangthe mounting bracket lancedtabs towards bottom on the bolts UPPER CORNER RIBS UPPER CORNER RIBS SELF TAPPING SHOULDER BOLTS LANCED TABS TOWARD BOTTOM FIG 1B BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS See Fig 1C 1 Assemble the mounting bracket lanced tabs towards bottom using the four smaller inside holes on the drawbar 2 Install the four bolts and locknuts as shown and tighten securely BOLTS LOCKNUTS LANCED TABS TOWARD BOTTOM FIG 1C COVER SEAL See Fig 2 No hardware required 1 Align mark on seal with mark at cover opening 2 Worksealinto opening so cover sits between flanges of seal ALIGNMENT MARKS COVER SEAL FIG 2 SUPPORT POST See Fig 3 Use Hardware GROUP B CAUTION Container support is spring loaded and locked to the cover Handle cover assembly carefully so as not to unlatch the cover from the container support 1 Rotate cover assembly onto its side as shown 2 Assemble support post to cont
8. overturned carton 1 Lower Chute 1 Bag of Parts Checkcarton contents againstlist Be sure all parts are 1 Support Post 1 Owner s Manual there NOTE Forease of assembly aside of your work area lay out all hardware in the following groups Each step of the assembly instructions will identify the group needed for that step ASSEMBLY LOCATION REAR MOUNTING BRACKET TO 4 Bolt 5 16 18x3 4 4 Locknut 5 16 18 DRAW BAR 4 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Self Tapping SUPPORT POST TO CONTAINER SUPPORT 3 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 3 Locknut 5 16 18 GROUP C 1 Bracket Support Pin 300 9065 xxx POO se MOUNTING BRACKET 1 Retainer Spring 3 Tubing End Caps BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS continued 2 Latch Hook Assembly CHUTE LOWER ASSEMBLY d 2 Screw 10 x 5 8 2 Washer Lock 10 2 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 2 Nut Weld 10 LATCH ASSEMBLY 1 Screw 10 x 1 1 8 1 Spacer Split 10 2 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 1 Nut Acorn 10 CHUTE 1 Rubber Latch 1 CO D ASSEMBLY 1 Screw 10 x 5 8 1 Washer Lock 10 1 Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Nut Weld 10 ASSEMBLY PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER UPPER CHUTE DUMP BAG INDICATOR CHUTE LATCH GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING STRAPS
9. 895 532155042 872110506 532104419 532140601 A Electrolux DESCRIPTION Post Support Locknut 5 16 x 18 Spring Retainer Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bracket Mounting Shoulder Bolt Pin Support Post Plug Tubing End Bagger Frame Pin Hinge Gasket Cover Container Top Container Bottom Latch Handle Cover Strip Reinforcement Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x3 4 Bag 3 0 mil 30 Gallon Trash not included with bagger Owner s Manual DESCRIPTION Poteau de soutien Ecrou frein 5 16 x 18 Ressort de retenue Boulon H 5 16 18 x 3 4 Support de montage Boulon Goupille du poteau de soutien Chapeau de l extr mit de tuyau Cadre de ramasse herbe Goupille de charni re Garniture de couvercle Conteneur sup rieur Conteneur inf rieur Poign e de loquet de couvercle Bande Boulon de chariot 5 16 18 x 3 4 Sac poubelle 3 0 mil 30 gallon N y pas compris avec le ramasse herbe Manuel du propri taire
10. K Squeeze sides of lower half of con tainer and check that there is no gap between upper and lower halves If a gap appears unlock tabs to separate container halves and repeat instructions above FIG 5 ASSEMBLY 6 LOWER CHUTE See Figs 6A amp 6B Use Hardware GROUP D 1 Press weld nut into rubber latch and install two latch hook assemblies to lower chute using screw washer and lock washer nut as shown 2 Tightenhardware securely 3 Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position 4 With your right hand raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 5 With your left hand hold lower chute as shown and position lower rear edge of chute between gauge wheel bracket tab and mower housing Align B on lower chute extended edge with B on mower housing 6 Withyour righthand push firmly on the lower chute until the extended edge slides under the deflector shield and along side the hinge bracket as shown 7 Withchutein proper position hold the chute securely so it does not move while hooking the rear and front latches to the mower deck NOTE While hooking the latches the deflector shield may try to push the chute away from the mower deck opening It is important to hold the chute in position while hooking the latches to the mower deck lfyourtractor is equipped with gage wheels onthe deck then it will be necessary to hook the rear latch into the hole in the R H gage wheel bracket
11. PRINTED IN U S A 0WNER 5 MANUAL Model No 420 42 Inch Mower Grass Catcher Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts 140601 REV 5 04 20 01 rad 954 04 03 02 SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers A 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 e _ Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting e Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine e Clearthe area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Besure the areais clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area e Never carry passengers e Donot mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place e Slow down before turning e Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting e Turn off blades when not mowing e
12. ainer support with the three 3 carriage bolts and locknuts Tighten securely CARRIAGE BOLTS SUPPORT X A A INS FIG 3 ASSEMBLY MOUNTING TO TRACTOR See Fig 4 Use Hardware GROUP C NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting assembly to tractor 1 Raise seat on tractor to allow assembly to be mounted 2 Withcover closed liftassembly and place support post inside mounting bracket Allow assembly to rest on lanced tabs of mounting bracket 3 Line up holes in mounting bracket with holes in support post and insert bracket support pin Secure with retainer spring 4 Unlatch and open cover 5 Install the three 3 tubing end caps onto container support 6 Tap each end cap onto container support tubes to seat securely BRACKET SUPPORT PIN COVER ASSEMBLY RETAINER SPRING MOUNTING BRACKET CONTAINER ASSEMBLY See Fig 5 No hardware required 1 Place bottom half inside of top half as shown 2 Placeone footinside bottom half and lifttop halfto meet bottom half 3 Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown IMPORTANT BEFORE LOCKING THE TABS HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN INSET 4 Repeat for second container CONTAINER BOTTOM CONTAINER BOTTOM HALF PRESS TOGETHER TO FORM SEAL WHILE LIFTING TOP HALF LOCKING TAB ASSEMBLY CHEC
13. 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 b Raise seat Unlatch and raise cover c Removeone container atatime by grasping contai ner handles and pulling toward the rear off of the tube rails d Withthe 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 for replacement bags refer to REPLACEMENT PARTS g Repeat for other container Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center support j Close cover and secure latch over center support tube 11 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 Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag indicator As the bags become full the flow indicating ball will drop down in its slot indicating that the bags are full or the c
14. hem e Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers e Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area e Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off e Donotmowin reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing e Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation e Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area e Before and when backing look behind and down for small children e Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles e Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope e Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope e If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly e Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precaution
15. hutes have become clogged Care should be taken not to damage the parts and that the ball moves freely atthe beginning of each use If the 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 a Disengage blades shift into neutral engage the parking brake and stop the engine Raise seat 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 Checkto insure dump bag indicator has notbecome clogged The air passage hole must be clear of debris Gently insert a small twig or wire into passage way to clear A CAUTION Do not operate mower with grass catcher partially installed Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving tractor seatto empty containers unclog ging chutes etc e Close cover before starting Disengagemower when crossing driveways or gravel surfaces and other areas where thrown objects could be a hazard Donotattemptto vacuum up cans or other potentially hazardous projectiles CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte nance Before each use check for loose fasteners e Clean unit thoroughly after each use BLADE CARE For best results m
16. ift while on the slope e Follow the manufacturers recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability e Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction e Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT e Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible _ Do notmow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding e Donot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground e Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Ill CHILDREN 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 children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult 86 alert and turn machine off if children enter the area e Before and when backing look behind and down for small children e Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured
17. or interfere with safe machine operation e Never allow children to operate the machine e Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE e Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater e Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly e Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing e Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting e Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running e Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing t
18. ower blades mustbe kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades e See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner s manual CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE SERVICE OR ADJUST MENTS e Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in neu tral N position e Place clutch control in DISENGAGED po sition Turn ignition key to OFF position Make sure blades and all moving parts have completely stopped e Disconnect spark plug wire s from spark plug s and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug CAUTION Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary 12 STORAGE When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grass leaves etc Store ina clean dry place CAUTION Donotleave grass in bagger containers Empty containers aftereach use and before storing Failure to do so may resultin spontaneous combustion which could develop into a fire SERVICE NOTES REPAIR PARTS PIECES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER MODEL NUMBER C42C RAMASSE HERBE NUMERO DE MODELE C42C PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 03 02 NUMERO DE PRODUIT 954 04 03 02 REPAIR PARTS PIECES DE RECHANGE GE GRASS
19. s It means CAU TION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Do notcoastdownahillin neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Tow only the attachments thatare recommended by andcomply with specifications ofthe manufactu rer of your tractor Use common sense whentowing Operate onlyat the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of 8 load while on aslope is dangerous Tires canlose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug 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 NOTE To make debris disposal easier 30 gallon plastic trash bags may be inserted in plastic grass containers To order see repair parts section of this manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES
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