Husqvarna H246SL Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. OWNER S MANUAL Model Number H246SL Product No 960 73 00 01 46 Inch Mower Grass Catcher Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts t Husqvarna 532411421 12 13 06 BY Printed in U S A WARNING In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs 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 tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications ofthe manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the low est possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor l 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 the machine Keep clear of the 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 blades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not m2. 32160793 18 532405455 20 871081010 DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 10 24 Screen Cover Cover Assembly Includes 3 38 39 Chute Upper Screw Special 10 14x1 2 Full 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 Chute Lower Screw 10 24 x 5 8 10 KEY PART NO NO 21 532132796 22 532133235 23 532132983 24 532180923 25 873800400 26 532124670 27 872140405 28 532179745 31 532174083 32 532179746 33 532192786 34 532127534 35 532400226 38 532130895 39 532155042 a 532411421 s 532411419 DESCRIPTION Spring Cover L H black Spacer Cover Spring Cover R H gray Support Assemble Locknut Spring Retainer Bolt Bracket Lock Plug Tubing End Bagger Frame Pin Hinge Gasket Cover Container Latch Handle Cover Strip Reinforcement Owner s Manual English French Owner s Manual Spanish
3. changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over e Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes e Donot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground e Donot mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in lil 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 chitaren will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area andin the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator e Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area e Before and while backing look behind and down for small children e Nevercarry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine e Never allow children to operate the machine e Useextra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers A IV TOWING Tow
4. d 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 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 c Checktoinsure full bagger indicator has notbecome clogged The air passage hole must be clear of debris Gently insert a small twig or wire into passageway to clear A CAUTION Do not operate mower with grass catcher partially installed Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving tractor 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 resu
5. drawbar PULL OUT ON STOP BRACKET TO REMOVE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FIG 1B FIG 2 2 Slide cover assembly down onto the support SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 3 CONTAINER MOUNTING See Fig 3 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 COVER LATCH HANDLE CONTAINER HANDLE MN CENTER SUPPORT TUBE FIG 3 4 LOWER CHUTE See Fig 4 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 2 Place slot in lower chute over mounting tab on mower and position lower chute over mower opening as shown 3 Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower 4 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 TAB REAR LATCH FIG 4 5 UPPER CHUTE See Figs 5A and 5B 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 installing in cover will help keep the rubber seal in place NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage fu
6. e lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury e Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights 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 ll 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 ao not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across e Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles e Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope e 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 e Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope e Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden
7. g is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed are Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s rec ommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat ing 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 back ing Nevercarry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe mach
8. ine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible 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 ob
9. ll bag indi cator UPPER CHUTE COVER FIG 5A 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 FULL BAG 1 INDICATOR COVER RUBBER LATCH LOWER CHUTE BOSSES FIG 5B 6 LEVEL MOWER DECK Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower perfor mance See your tractors owner s manual for instruc tions OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owner s manual When operating your grass catcher on a lawn 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 performance NOTE It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit your conditions e fgrass 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 co
10. lts mower 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 Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in 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 NEUTRAL position Place clutch controlin 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 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 Donotleave grassin bagger containers Empty containers after each use and before storing Failure to do so may result in spontaneous combustion which could develop into a fire REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER MODEL NUMBER H246SL PRODUCT NO 960 73 00 01 KEY PART NO NO 2 532069180 3 532127533 4 532171061 5 532411397 6 818021008 7 532130933 8 532087175 9 819061216 10 532007206 11 532060867 12 810071000 13 532109808 14 532125004 15 5
11. ntainers 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 Raise seat 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 support 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 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 an
12. only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable ang the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never fuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck ortrailer 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 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank orcontainer opening atall times until fuelin
13. ow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Al ways 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 blades when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades 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 guard 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 roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating machine 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 e Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower r
14. serve the SAFETY RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES aasccccccdccccecciccevaissssaascasntansseuaveavanvavsnseuseenavensve 2 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIEG ssscssssssssseseeeeeeeeees 9 ASSEMBEY rarioa daaarna aeaaea aSa SaN Ea aaa 5 8 SORA GE esses EE E EEE E E 9 OPERATION ssssssesesssssscnsnesesceceensnnusnrnrersusnnsnnnnsnnssnccananennasare 8 3 REPAIR PARTS c ssssseseeeessssssssessceseneeeeees 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 mowing iwi We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the 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 from carton 2 Container Tops 1 Lower Chute e Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts 2 Con
15. tainer Bottoms 1 Support Assembly are there COVER 1 Upper Chute 1 Cover Assembly PARTS IDENTIFICATION UPPER CHUTE CHUTE LATCH GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING LOWER CHUTE STRAPS 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 CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR 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 BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO See Figs 1A amp 1B SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Fig 2 Your tractor already has four 4 shoulder bolts installed NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the on the rear drawbar simply hang the support assembly assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly on the bolts to tractor SHOULDER 1 Liftand rotate cover to align cover bracket with support assembly assembly COVER ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FIG 1A TO REMOVE THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Fig 1B 1 Pulloutward onthe stop bracket enough to allow support assembly to be lifted up and away from
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