PREPARATION
CAUTION: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH PREPARATION OF TRACTOR:
•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
•Place gearshift/motion control lever in neutral (N) 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.
NOTE
ON SOME MODEL TRACTORS, MINOR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY TO MOUNT YOUR NEW GRASS CATCHER. NOT ALL MODEL TRACTORS WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS. CHECK CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE IF MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED. ONCE YOUR MODEL TRACTOR CONFORMS TO THIS SECTION PROCEED TO ASSEMBLY.
To Prepare your Grass Catcher you will need:
(1) Drill Motor
(1) 11/32" Drill Bit
DRILL HOLE IN MOWER DECK HOUSING (See
Fig. 12)
On some model tractors, it may be necessary to drill holes in the mower deck housing. If your mower deck does not have the holes. Drill two 11/32" holes as shown.
NOTE: To assist in proper hole location, there is a template in the back of this manual that may be used.
4"
1"
1"
DRILL HOLES
FIG. 12
13