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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. GTB54A
54 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
532190226 Rev. 1 02.10.04 rad
Printed in U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.Always
look down and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthewatchful
care of another responsible adult.
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill
in neutral, you may lose control of
the tractor.
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Uneventerraincouldoverturn
the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not
have to stop or shift while on the slope.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
CAUTION:Towonlytheattachments
that are recommended by and
comply with specifications of
the manufacturer of your tractor.
Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest 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.
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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.
CAUTION: In order to prevent
accidental starting when setting
up,transporting,adjustingormaking
repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
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 observe the "SAFETY RULES".
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES .........................................................2-3
CARTON CONTENTS.................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY.................................................................5-7
OPERATION .................................................................. 8
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 9
STORAGE...................................................................... 9
REPAIR PARTS.......................................................10-11
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KNOWYOUR GRASS CATCHER
READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREASSEMBLINGOROPERATINGYOURGRASSCATCHER.
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
before starting your tractor and while mowing. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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CARTON CONTENTS:
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
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Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.
(3) Container Tops
(3) Container Bottoms
(1) Upper Chute
(1) Lower Chute
(1) Cover Assembly
Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts
are there.
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY -
(3) BLADES
(1) 5/8" Wrench (for changing Blades)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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UPPER CHUTE
GRASS
CATCHER
CONTAINERS
LOWER CHUTE
ATTACHING
STRAPS
LOWER CHUTE
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:
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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 spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact
with plug.
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL HIGH LIFT BAGGING BLADES
MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3)
NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the
assistance of another person for mounting coverassembly
to tractor.
1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor as
shown.
2. Liftandrotatecovertoaligncoverbracketswithsupport
assembly tubes.
1(See Fig. 1)
3
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
NOTE: If you already have high lift bagging blades on your
mower, store the supplied blades in a safe place for future
use. Go on to step 2.
3. Slide cover assembly down onto the support tubes.
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.
2. Remove blade bolts by turning counterclockwise.
3. Install bagging blades supplied with stamped "THIS
SIDEUP"facinguptowardsmower,or,bladesstamped
with "GRASS SIDE" facing down towards grass.
IMPORTANT:Toensureproperassembly,centerholeinblade
must align with star pattern on mandrel assembly.
COVER
ASSEMBLY
4. Install and tighten blade bolts securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs.
torque).
STAR
PATTERN
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ASSEMBLY
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
BLADE BOLT
(SPECIAL)
HIGH LIFT
BAGGING
BLADE
FIG. 1
HANG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON
REAR DRAWBAR (See Fig. 2)
2
1. Slide flanges of support assembly into drawbar slots
first, then, pivot backwards inserting pin into drawbar
pin hole.
2. Be sure support assembly is seated properly, then
secure with retainer spring.
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
DRAWBAR SLOTS
INSERT
FLANGES
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DRAWBAR
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PIN
DRAWBAR
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RETAINER
SPRING
FIG. 3
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CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 5)
CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 4)
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1. Install one container to left side first with warning to
outside of unit. Install another container to center
position and one in right position.
NOTE:Rightcontainershouldalwaysoverlapleftcontainer
at center supports.
1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown.
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:BEFORELOCKINGTHETABS,HOOKEDEDGES
ONBOTHHALVESMUSTOVERLAPTOFORMSEALASSHOWN
IN INSET.
2. Close cover and lock latch handles over center support
tubes.
4. Repeat for other containers.
CONTAINER
BOTTOM HALF
COVER LATCH
HANDLES
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UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 7A & 7B)
LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 6)
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1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
2. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and
position lower chute over deck opening as shown.
1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into
hole in back of cover.
3. Hook rear and front latches.
NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag-
ger indicator.
3. Push in 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.
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
DUMP BAGGER
INDICATOR
UPPER
CHUTE
HANDLE
COVER
LOWER
CHUTE
FIG. 7A
ALIGNMENT
SLOT
TAB
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FRONT
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RUBBER
LATCH
BOSSES
FIG. 7B
REAR LATCH
LEVEL MOWER DECK
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Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower
performance. See your tractors owner's manual for
instructions
FIG. 6
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OPERATION
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Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew
TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING
OPERATION:
is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these
conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of
the flow path causing clogging.
Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor
owner's manual.
•
Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag indicator.As
the bags become full, the flow indicating ball will drop
down in its slot, indicating that the bags are full or the
chutes have become clogged. Care should be taken
not to damage the parts and that the ball moves freely
at the beginning of each use.
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.
NOTE: To help prevent clogging of chutes, check/empty
bags when ball begins to drop down in the slot.Experience
will teach you the best time to empty the bags.
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Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
Select a gear low enough to give good mower cutting
performance, good quality cut and good bagging
performance.
•
If the 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.
a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the
parking brake and stop the engine.
NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit
your conditions.
- 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.
•
If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice.The
first time relatively high, the second time to desired
height.
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Use left hand side of mower for trimming.
Plastic trash bags 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, engage the
parking brake and stop the engine.
- Reassemble and latch chutes
c. Checktoinsuredumpbagindicatorhasnotbecome
clogged.
b. Raise seat. Unlatch and raise cover.
- The air passage hole must be clear of debris.
Gentlyinsertasmalltwigorwireintopassageway
to clear.
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.
CAUTION
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.
• 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.
j. Closecoverandsecurelatchesovercentersupport
tubes.
• 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.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
STORAGE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
Always observe safety rules when performing any main-
tenance.
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Before each use check for loose fasteners.
Clean unit thoroughly after each use.
CAUTION: Donotleavegrassinbagger
containers. Emptycontainersaftereach
useandbeforestoring. Failuretodoso
mayresultinspontaneouscombustion
which could develop into a fire.
BLADE CARE
Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp. Replace
bent or damaged blades.
•
See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner's
manual.
CAUTION:BEFOREPERFORMINGANY
MAINTENANCE,SERVICEORADJUST-
MENTS:
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Depress clutch brake pedal fully and
set parking brake.
Place gearshift/motion control lever in
"NEUTRAL" position.
Placeclutchcontrolin"DISENGAGED"
position.
•
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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.
CAUTION: Grass catcher components
are subject to wear, damage and
deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown. Frequentlycheckcomponents
and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary.
9
REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE
GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER GTB54A / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE GTB54A
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GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER GTB54A / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE GTB54A
KEY
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KEY
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DESCRIPTION
18 532187300 Chute, Lower
Glissière inférieure
Vis #10-24 x 5/8
Ressort de retenue
Ensemble du support
Lame de portance élevée 54"
Ressort de retenue
Capuchon d’extrémité de tuyau
Cadre de ramasse-herbe
Goupille de charnière
Garniture de couvercle
Bac à gazon supérieur
Bac à gazon inférieur
Sceau de couvercle
Poignée de loquet de couve
Bande
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532069180 Nut, Crownlock #10-24
532127533 Screen, Cover
532139850 Cover Assembly
(Includes 3, 37, 38, 39)
532187299 Chute, Upper
818021008 Screw, Special #10-14x1/2 Vis spéciale #10-14x1/2
532140572 Dump bag Indicator
532087175 Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8
819061216 Washer 3/16x3/4x16 Ga.
Écrou auto-serrant #10-24
Écran de couvercle
Couvercle
(Y compris 3, 37,38,39)
Glissière supérieure
20 871161010 Screw #10-24 x 5/8
26 532124670 Spring, Retainer
27 532176987 Support Assembly
28 532187256 Blade, 54" High Lift
30 532165898 Spring, Retainer
31 532174083 Plug, Tubing End
32 532176990 Bagger, Frame
33 532128600 Pin, Hinge
34 532127534 Gasket, Cover
35 532183286 Container, Top
36 532129586 Container, Bottom
37 532134637 Seal, Cover
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Indicateur de sac plein
Vis #10-24 x 1-1/8
Rondelle 3/16x3/4x16 Ja.
Entretoise fendue
Écrou borgne #10-24
Rondelle frein
Loquet de glissière
Axe de loquet
Crochet de loquet
Loquet de caoutchoc
10 532007206 Spacer, Split
11 532060867 Nut, Acorn #10-24
12 810071000 Washer, lock
13 532109808 Latch, Chute
14 532125004 Nut, Weld
38 532130895 Latch Handle, Cover
39 532186601 Strip, Reinforcement
40 871141008 Screw #10-24 x 1/2
15 532130760 Latch, Hook
16 532130759 Rubber, Latch
Vis #10-24 x 1/2
Manuel de propriétaire
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532190226 Owner's Manual
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