User manual HUSQVARNA GRASS CATCHER 970-12

[. . . ] FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION · Read, understand, and follow all instructions 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, toys, wire, etc. , which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. [. . . ] Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making 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. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly. NOTE: To make debris disposal easier 30 gallon plastic trash bags may be inserted in plastic grass containers. To order, see repair parts section of this manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the same holes, install the shoulder bolts supplied and tighten securely. REMOVE AND DISCARD UPPER BOLTS AND INSTALL SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPLIED NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting coverassembly to tractor. · Lift and rotate cover to align cover brackets with support assembly tubes. · Slide cover assembly down onto the support tubes. COVER ASSEMBLY DRAWBAR FIG. 1A · · · Remove retainer spring from lower pin on support assembly. Align support assembly pin with hole in drawbar and hang assembly over the shoulder bolts. Be sure support assembly is seated properly and secure with retainer spring. SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RETAINER SPRING PIN FIG. 2 ASSEMBLY 3 · · · · CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown. 4 · CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 4) IMPORTANT: BEFORE LOCKING THE TABS, HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN INSET. Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. Install another container to center position and one in right position. [. . . ] · · · 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. 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. [. . . ]