Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • 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 run ning. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended 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 operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry 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. • 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, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance. Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily remedy, please contact your nearest au tho rized service center/ department. They have com pe tent, well trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will enable you to assemble and main tain your Grass Catch er properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ................................................................... 2-3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES......................................... 11 ASSEMBLY...........................................................................5-9 STORAGE.............................................................................. 11 OPERATION .......................................................................... 10 REPAIR PARTS ............................................ Center of Manual 3 KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields be fore starting your trac tor and while mow ing. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spec tacles or stan dard safety glasses. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. • Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts are there. CARTON CONTENTS: (2) Container Tops (1) Support Assembly (2) Container Bottoms (1) Cover Assembly (1) Upper Chute (1) Lower Chute SUPPORT PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER ASSEMBLY CHUTE LATCH GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE WARNING Do not operate mower unless container isproperlyissubject towear anddetierioration. Checkbagfrequently. Replacewhencrackedor damagedainer. . Useony arecommended repBAGllacement container. WARNINGtFULL Do not operae mower unlesscontainer isproperlyissubject to wear anddetierioration. Check bagfrequently. 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