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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model No. QC38B
Product No. 954 14 01-10
38 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
183159 Rev. 1 8.20.03 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 im-
portant 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: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and com-
ply with specifications of the manu-
facturer 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
tractionwiththegroundandcauseyou
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 ac-
cidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making re-
pairs, 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
ASSEMBLY.................................................................5-8
OPERATION .................................................................. 9
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES............................... 10
STORAGE.................................................................... 10
REPAIR PARTS...................................Center of Manual
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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
(2) Container Tops
(1) Support Assembly
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Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.
(2) Container Bottoms (1) Bag of Parts
(1) Upper Chute
(1) Lower Chute
(1) Owner's Manual
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Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts
are there.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
BAG OF PARTS CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY
LOCATION
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
GROUP "A"
GROUP "B"
MOWER
DECK
BAFFLE
(1) Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
(1) Locknut 3/8-16
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(4) Shoulder Bolts
5/16 - 18 Self Tapping
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(1) Wing Nut
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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LOWER CHUTE
LOWER CHUTE
ATTACHING
WING NUT
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 (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.
ASSEMBLY
HEX BOLT
MOWER DECK BAFFLE (See Fig. 1)
Use Hardware - - GROUP "A"
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1. Raise your tractor mower deck to its highest position.
2. Install the hex bolt, and locknut through mower deck
baffle and tighten securely.
LOCKNUT
MOWER DECK BAFFLE
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BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
(See Figs. 2A & 2B)
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 cover assembly
to tractor.
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NOTE: If your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts
installed on the rear drawbar, simply hang the support as-
sembly on the bolts. Discard the four (4) shoulder bolts
supplied and go on to Step 3 instructions.
1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor as
shown.
2. Lift and rotate cover to align cover bracket with support
assembly.
SHOULDER
BOLTS
3. Slide cover assembly down onto the support
assembly.
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
COVER
ASSEMBLY
FIG. 2A
If your tractor does not have four (4) shoulder bolts installed
on the drawbar, follow the instructions below.
Use Hardware - - GROUP "B"
1. Using the four formed holes in the drawbar, install the
four shoulder bolts as shown and tighten securely.
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
2. Hang the support assembly on the bolts.
SELF
SUPPORT
TAPPING
SHOULDER
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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 2B
TO REMOVETHE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See
Fig. 2C)
1. Pulloutwardonthestopbracketenoughtoallowsupport
assembly to be lifted up and away from drawbar.
PULL OUT ON STOP BRACKET TO
REMOVE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
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CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 4)
No hardware required
CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 5)
No hardware required
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1. Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown.
1. Install one container to left side first with warning to
outside of unit. Install other container to right side.
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
ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS
SHOWN IN INSET.
NOTE:Rightcontainershouldalwaysoverlapleftcontainer
at center support.
2. Close cover and lock latch handle over center support
tube.
4. Repeat for other containers.
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Use Hardware - - GROUP "C"
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1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
2. Slide back edge of chute over rear corner of mower
deck and pivot forward.
3. Align slot in lower chute with hex bolt in mower deck
baffle and close chute over deck openning.
4. Secure with washer and wing nut.
CONTAINER
BOTTOM
CAUTION: Do not remove discharge
guard from mower. Raise and hold
guard when attaching lower chute
and allow it to rest on chute while
in operation.
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tainer and check that there is no gap between upper and
lower halves. If a gap appears, unlock tabs to separate
container halves and repeat instructions above.
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1. Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
Besuredeckisproperlyleveledforbestmowerperformance.
See your tractors owner's manual for instructions.
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 alignment slots
on upper chute and slide together.
5. Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over
latch pin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: Do not leave grass in bagger
containers. Empty containers after each
use and before storing. Failure to do so
may result in spontaneous combustion
which could develop into a fire.
BLADE CARE
Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp. Replace
bent or damaged blades.
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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.
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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. Frequently check components
and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary.
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REPAIR PARTS / PIÈCES DE RECHANGE
GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER QC38B / RAMASSE-HERBE - - NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE QC38B
PRODUCT NUMBER 954 14 01-10 / NUMÉRO DE PRODUIT 954 14 01-10
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4
34 53212753
e du loquet
Ax
Boulon H 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
/32x1x16 Ja.
4
14 53212500
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Conteneur sup
Container
Container
, Top
, Bottom
, Cover
Latch Handle
35 532129585
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
Washer 13/32x1x16 Ga.
15 874930620
16 819131616
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Conteneur inf
oignée de loqu
6
36 53218328
Rondelle 13
frein 3/8-16
et de
P
38 532130895
Écrou
Gliss
Écrou
nut 3/8-16
, Lower
ut 3/8-16
600
Lock
Chute
Wingn
17 873930
ercle
couv
Bande
e
ière inférieur
70
651
18 5321319
19 532135
Strip, Re
inforcement
39 532155042
à oreilles 3/8-16
iétaire
Manuel du pror
ual
Owner's Man
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