Dixon 966516601 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. N ess Spacer split 9 snos 539 108086 Td piana Nut 7210 24 acorn 10 539 109552 CNET Lockwasher 3 16 ssa 539 108088 2 uis Latch chute PAE 539 108089 O na Nut weld 13 539 108194 Annan Latch assembly 14 539 113204 Tata Chute lower 54 deck oz 539 976952 Oo Screw 10 24 x 5 8 16 44 44 539 108096 2 esi Spring retainer T ius 539 108097 Ann Plug tubing end AA 539 108098 Das Bagger frame uns 532 192786 Zini Pin hinge 20 is 532 192550 UE Gasket cover 21 539 108101 tna Container top 22 iis 539 108102 d ens Container bottom 23 532 192603 Vol Seal cover 24 iius 532 130895 2 suem Handle bagger cover 2D stets 539 976977 Masse Nut 10 24 crownlock 539 108447 1 Decal CE Not shown ala 539 108163 1 Decal Catcher Not shown 15 PARTS s AS SA 16 ITEM PART NO 539 990598 539 107899 539 113090 539 113177 539 990588 539 976979 539 113225 539 113182 539 113183 PARTS QTY DESCRIPTION Washer 1 4 HCS 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr8 Rear Collection Hitch Weight Cast HCS 3 8 16 x 2 Grd Nut 3 8 16 nyloc Weight bracket Screw 10 12 x 1 wash hd Screw 10 12 x 1 1 4 wash hd 14 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS HE2. 3 0 mil 30 gallon 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 en gage the parkingbrake and stop the engine b Unlatch and raise cover c Remove one container at a time by grasp ing 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 for replacement bags refer to REPLACEMENT PARTS g Repeatfor other containers h Reinstall containers making sure right con tainer overlaps left container at center sup ports i Close cover and secure latches over cen ter support tubes 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 indi cator As the bags become full the flow indi cating ball will drop down in its slot indicating that the bags are full or the chutes have be come clogged Care should be taken not to dam age the parts and that the ball moves freely at the beginning of each use If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut
3. grass or leaves it is an indication that clogging has oc curred in the system or that the grass catcher containers are full a Disengage blades place motion control levers in neutral position engage parking brake and stop engine 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 chute Reassemble and latch chutes c Checkto insure dump bag indicator has not become 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 be fore leaving mower seat to empty con tainers unclogging chutes etc Close cover before starting Disengage mower blades 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 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance Before each use check for loose fasteners Clean unit thoroughly after each use BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades e See BLADE CARE instructions in your mow er operator s manual A CAUTION BEFOR
4. raising deflector shield turn mower engine off DO NOT remove deflector shield from mower Raise and hold shield when at taching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation DEFLECTOR SHIELD TAB na A REAR LATCH FIGURE 5 UPPER CHUTE See Figures 6A amp 6B 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 Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute 4 Align the bosses on lower chute with align ment slots on upper 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 UPPER INDICATOR CHUTE HANDLE COVER FIGURE 6A ALIGNMENT SLOT LATCH PIN FIGURE 6B 7 LEVEL MOWER DECK Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower performance See your mower operator s manual for instructions 9 ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS See Figure 8 A CAUTION DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher unless the front weights are installed 1 Remove foot rest from the front of the mower 5 Secure the weight bracket to the frame with 2 Remove the two 2 front bolts that secure the four 4 previously removed bolts the caster casting to the sides of the frame 6 Install weight to the weight bracket with two 3 R
5. repairs with the engine running 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 recom mended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as shown in the Operator s manual 3 SAFETY RULES A SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS A A CAUTION Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAU TION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED A CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or mak ing repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug Ane DO NOT tow any trailers etc with this mower They may jackknife or over turn causing damage to the mower and possi bly serious injury to the operator A warnine Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm A warnine Battery posts terminals and related acces sories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other re pr
6. E PERFORMING ANY MAINTE NANCE SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Set parking brake Place motion control levers in NEU TRAL position Place clutch control in 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 A CAUTION Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check compo nents and replace with manufacturer s rec ommended 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 in a clean dry place A CAUTION Do not leave grass in bagger containers Empty containers after each use and be fore storing Failure to do so may result in spontaneous combustion which could de velop into a fire PARTS ILLUSTRATION PARTS PARTS ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION Mela 532 192709 Vase Screen cover Dici 532 195373 Van Cover Fila 539 108141 T ans Chute upper dici 539 108081 dass Screw 10 14 x 1 2 special Dia 539 108082 A Dump bag indicator Oni 539 108083 Tae Screw 10 24 x 1 1 8 Taunus 539 108084 Dica Washer 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 8 539 108085
7. FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN IN Install one container to left side first with warning to the outside of unit Install another container to center position and one in right position NOTE Right container should always overlap left container at center supports 2 Close cover and lock latch handles over SET 4 Repeat for other containers center support tubes CONTAINER COVER LATCH BOTTOM N HANDLES HALF t CONTAINER WARNING CENTER CONTAINER SUPPORT TOP HALF TUBES _ PRESS TOGETHER TO FORM SEAL WHILE LIFTING CONTAINER TOP HALF BOTTOM HALF CONTAINER ASSEMBLY CHECK Squeeze sides of lower half of container and check that there is no gap be tween upper and lower halves If a gap appears unlock tabs to separate container halves and re peat instructions above FIGURE 3 HANDLE WARNING AN ins DO NOT operate mower unless container is properly installed Container is subject to wear and deterioration check contain ers frequently replace when cracked or damaged Use only a recommended re placement container FIGURE 4 ASSEMBLY LOWER CHUTE See Figure 5 Turn mower engine off Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and position lower chute over deck opening as shown Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower deck Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower deck A CAUTION Before
8. Figures 1A and 1B 1 Remove rear engine guard if installed by removing the six bolts that attach the guard to the frame 2 Place hitch Part No 539113090 on the rear of the mower ENGINE GUARD BOLTS REAR ENGINE GUARD A 7 _ ENGINE GUARD BOLTS a FIGURE 1A 3 Install two 2 previously removed bolts 539107475 thru rear of the hitch weldment 4 Secure the sides of the hitch to the frame with four 4 bolts 539107899 and four 4 washers 539990598 two per each side BOLT 5 16 18 X 3 4 GR8 WASHER 1 4 d j HITCH PREVIOULY REMOVED HARDWARE FIGURE 1B MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Figure 2 NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to mower 1 Position cover assembly on ground behind mower as shown 2 Lift and rotate cover to align cover brackets with support assembly tubes 3 Slide cover assembly down onto the support tubes COVER ASSEMBLY ii ON c FIGURE 2 ASSEMBLY CONTAINER MOUNTING See Figure 4 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY See Figure 3 1 Place bottom half inside of top half as shown 4 2 Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to 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
9. Operator And Parts Manual Grass Catcher For 48 Inch and 54 Inch Model 968999515 48 54 MANUAL NO 539 113943 REV IR 01 23 07 SAFETY RULES A SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS A DANGER 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 Read understand and follow all instruc tions in the manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks stones toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of all people and pets before mowing Stop the machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers or children even with blades off Do not 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 direct it towards anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place Slow down before turning Never leave the machine unattended when the engine is running Always turn off the blades set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the machine Turn off blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catc
10. X HEAD CAP SCREWS The torque values shown should be used as a general guidline when specific torque values are not given U S Standard Hardware Shank Size Diameter in inches fine or coarse thread Grade 5 Minimum commercial quality Lower quality not recommended Metric Standard Hardware Grade 10 9 109 Grade 12 9 129 Lm ER Im a a a EI Ce Ss curd oes we 52 7 75 o 82 n o E Vv o im Oo o o o o c uc 2 pun Vv g o E E Em Vv 7 o E S a a o N o x c HTC 401 N Commerce St Beatrice NE 68310
11. d so that you will not have to stop while on the slope 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 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope 2006 HTC All Rights Reserved Beatrice NE Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES A SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE ON MOWERS A DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop off 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 trac tion could cause sliding e Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III 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 NEVER allow children to operate the machine e Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another respon sible adult Bealert and turn off the machine if children enter the area e Before and when backin
12. emove the two 2 bolts that secure the 2 bolts 539990588 and two 2 nuts caster castin to the bottom of the frame 539976979 4 Place weight bracket on the front of the 7 Install foot rest on the weight bracket with six frame 6 539113183 and two 2 539113182 screws NOTE the shorter screws go in the center FOOT REST 539113183 ad LU amp SCREW 410 12 X 1 1 4 539113182 SCREW 10 12 X 1 539976979 NUT 3 8 16 NYLOC 539113225 WEIGHT BRACKET 539113177 CAST WEIGHT 539990588 BOLT 3 8 16 X 2 GR5 FIGURE 8 10 OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in your mower operator 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 regu lar use of your grass catcher Always run throttle at full speed when bagging Selecta speed 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 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice The first time relatively high the second time to desired height Useleft hand side of mower for trimming Plastic trash bags
13. g look behind and down for small children e Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses 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 Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check there proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or
14. her or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch out for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading and unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percent age 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 DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher unless the front weights are installed Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause buildup to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over 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 10 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low spee
15. les or standard safety glasses TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES sans a 2 4 CARTON CONTENTS sssrinin 6 ASSEMBLY nun 7 10 OPERATION scared 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 12 STORAGE sr io o dai ES a 12 PARTS seras 14 17 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ans 18 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARTON CONTENTS Remove all parts and packing materials 3 Container Tops 2 Weight Plates from carton 3 Container Bottoms 2 Weight Brackets Check carton contents against list Be sure 1 Upper Chute 4 Bolts 3 8 16 x 3 3 4 all parts are there 1 Lower Chute 8 Nuts 3 8 16 nyloc 1 Catcher Mount 8 Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 GR5 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 CoverAssembly 4 Bolts 3 8 16 x 3 1 2 GR5 2 1 2 Wrenches 1 Cast Weight 1 9 16 Wrench 1 9 16 Socket wrench PARTS IDENTIFICATION DUMP BAG INDICATOR CHUTE LATCH UPPER CHUTE GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING 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 mower in the operator s position Demon BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER Set parking brake Place motion control levers in NEUTRAL position Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped e Turn ignition key OFF and remove key e Disconnect spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug ASSEMBLY 1 BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See
16. oductive harm Wash hands after handling CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher It has been designed engi neered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest au thorized service center department They have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this mower Please read and retain this manual The instruc tions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES NOTE To make debris disposal easier 30 gallon 3 0 mil plastic trash bags may be inserted in plastic grass containers KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER Compare the illustra tions with the carton contents to familiarize your self with the parts before starting the assembly Study the operating instructions and safety pre cautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to your self and others Save this manual for future refer ence Ain The operation of any mower 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 mower and while mowing We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectac
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