Htc 968 999732 User Manual Page 1

Grass Catcher46" Stamped Deck / EZ SeriesModel 968 999732Operator andParts Manual

10ASSEMBLY5UPPER CHUTE6 LEVEL MOWER DECKLowermowerdecktoitslowestcuttingposition.1. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into 2. holei

11ASSEMBLY7 FRONT WEIGHTCAUTIONDO NOT operate mower with grass catcher unless the front weights are installed.Boltcastweighttobracketsusingfour

12TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATIONFollow the mower operation instructions in the mower operator’s manual.When utilizing the grass catcher on a law

13CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.• Beforeeachusecheckforloosefaste

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15PARTSITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION532 1927091.. ...1 ... SCREEN, COVER532 1953732.. ...1 ... COVE

16PARTS115541214152514535984776104661312

17PARTSITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION539 131091 1.. ...1 ... TUBE, MOUNT539 976937 2.. ...2 ... HCS 5/

18TORQUE CHART The torque values shown should be used as a general guideline when specific torque values are not given.ft./lbsNm ft./lbsNm

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CONTENTSCONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depen

4SAFETYDANGER !THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5SAFETYDO NOT• Donot turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.• Donotmow near drop-off, ditches

6SAFETYCAUTIONWARNINGLook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.CAUTIONIn

7UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS• Removeallpartsandpackingmaterialsfromcarton.Checkcartoncontentsagainstlist.Besureall•parts are there.TOOLS R

8ASSEMBLY1BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY1. Remove the four carriage bolts indicated from the rear guard.2. Installthebaggermounttubefromthemountkit

9ASSEMBLY2MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 3CONTAINER MOUNTINGNOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another