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IN G ra te IN G OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number G382SL Product No. 960 73 00-22 38 Inch Mower Grass Catcher • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities •...
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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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- WARNING: In order to prevent ac- lated injuries.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for run ning. towing.
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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.
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ASSEMBLY REAR MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO (See Figs. 1A, 1B & 1C) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the NOTE: If your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts as sis tance of another person for mounting cover assembly installed on the rear draw bar, simply hang the mounting to tractor.
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LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 4) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 3) pe rly en t co nta qu en tly. r is ba g ec k nd ed s co . Ch r un ly a te mo de tie e on op era an d no t...
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LEVEL MOWER DECK UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 5A and 5B) 1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position. Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower per for - mance. See your tractors owner's manual for instruc- 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into tions.
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OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING • Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator. Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill. The OPE RA TION: wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor completely.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION: Grass catcher components Always observe safety rules when performing any main- are subject to wear, damage and te nance. deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects • Before each use check for loose fasteners. to be thrown.
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REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER - MODEL NUMBER G382SL (PRODUCT NO. 960 73 00-22) PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532069180 Nut, Crown lock #10-24 532133235 Spacer, Cover 532127533 Screen, Cover 532132983 Spring, Cover R.H. (gray) 532171061 Cover Assembly (Includes 3, 38, 39)