OWNER’S MANUAL
Model Number H338HL
Product No. 960 71 00-23
Mfg. ID No. 96071002300
38 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the
IV. TOWING
machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine
running.
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Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
Check grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's rec-
ommended parts, when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
as required.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
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V. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
careinhandlinggasoline. Gasolineisextremelyflammable
and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-
ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
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Use only approved gasoline container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Never fuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel container where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or other appliances.
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Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking.
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Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesshutoff. They
may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with
safemachineoperation.Childrenwhohavebeengiven
rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing
area for another ride and be run over or backed over
by the machine.
Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinthewatchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
Before and while backing, look behind and down for
small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the
area.
Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankor
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
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GENERAL SERVICE
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Never operate machine in a closed are.
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Cleanoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel-
soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the
tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades,
shift into reverse and back down slowly.
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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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.................................................................5-8
OPERATION .................................................................. 9
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES............................... 10
STORAGE.................................................................... 10
REPAIR PARTS ........................................................... 11
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KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS
CATCHER. 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.
COMPLETE BAGGER MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE OPERATING MOWER
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) 9/16" Wrench
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Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.
SHOULDER
BOLTS
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Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts
are there.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION:
(1) Support Assembly
(1) Cover Assembly
(2) Shoulder Bolts
(1) Retainer Spring
(2) Adapters
CARTON CONTENTS:
(3) Container Tops
(3) Container Bottoms
(1) Upper Chute
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
(1) Lower Chute
RETAINER
SPRING
ADAPTER
COVER
ASSEMBLY
FULL
BAG
INDICATOR
CHUTE LATCH
UPPER
CHUTE
LOWER CHUTE
ATTACHING
STRAPS
GRASS
CATCHER
CONTAINERS
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 plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
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ASSEMBLY
3. Align support assembly pin with hole in drawbar and
BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
hang assembly over the shoulder bolts.
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4. Besuresupportassemblyisseatedproperlyandsecure
with retainer spring supplied.
Determine which type drawbar you have on your tractor.
Compare the drawbar illustrations below to the drawbar
located at the rear of your tractor.
SHOULDER
BOLTS
Follow the support assembly instructions that apply to your
type drawbar.
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
DRAWBAR B
DRAWBAR A
PIN
DRAWBAR A (See Figs. 1A, 1B & 1C)
1. Remove and discard the upper bolt on both sides of
the drawbar. Using the same holes, install the shoulder
bolts supplied and tighten securely.
RETAINER
SPRING
FIG. 1C
REMOVE AND DISCARD
UPPER BOLTS AND INSTALL
SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPLIED
DRAWBAR B (See Fig. 1D)
1. Discard adapters provided - not required for drawbar
type B.
2. Align support assembly pin with hole in drawbar and
hang assembly over the shoulder bolts.
3. Besuresupportassemblyisseatedproperlyandsecure
with retainer spring supplied.
SHOULDER
BOLTS
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DRAWBAR
FIG. 1A
2. Install adapter to both sides of support assembly as
shown.
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
ADAPTER
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PIN
RETAINER
SPRING
FIG. 1D
FIG. 1B
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CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3)
MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2)
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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.
NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the
assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly
to tractor.
1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor.
2. Liftandrotatecovertoaligncoverbracketswithsupport
assembly tubes.
3. Slide cover assembly down onto the support tubes.
IMPORTANT:BEFORELOCKINGTHETABS,HOOKEDEDGES
ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS
SHOWN IN INSET.
4. Repeat for other containers.
CONTAINER
BOTTOM HALF
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CONTAINER
TOP HALF
COVER
ASSEMBLY
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
PRESS TOGETHER
TO FORM SEAL
CONTAINER
WHILE LIFTING
TOP HALF
TOP HALF
CONTAINER
BOTTOM
HALF
LOCKING
TAB
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FIG. 2
FIG. 3
ASSEMBLY CHECK: Squeeze sides of lower half of con-
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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at center supports.
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CONTAINER
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FIG. 4
LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 5A)
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DEFLECTOR SHIELD
HINGE BRACKET
1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
2. Placeslotinlowerchuteovertabonmowerandposition
lower chute over mower opening as shown.
EXTENDED EDGE "B"
Must be under deflector shield
3. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower.
4. Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower.
TAB
and along side the hinge bracket
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If your tractor is equipped with gauge wheels on the
deck, then it will be necessary to hook the rear latch
into the hole in the R.H. gauge wheel bracket.
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
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REAR GAUGE
WHEEL
BRACKET
FRONT
LATCH
WITH REAR
GAUGE WHEELS
FIG. 5A
REAR LATCH
WITHOUT
GAUGE WHEELS
REAR LATCH
FIG. 5A
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UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 6A & 6B)
LEVEL MOWER
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1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position.
2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into
hole in back of cover.
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Be sure mower is properly leveled for best mower
performance. See your tractors owner's manual for
instructions
NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger
indicator.
COVER
UPPER
CHUTE
FIG. 6A
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.
FULL BAG
INDICATOR
COVER
UPPER
CHUTE
HANDLE
LATCH PIN
RUBBER
LATCH
LOWER
CHUTE
ALIGN-
MENT
SLOT
BOSSES
FIG. 6B
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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:
Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor
owner's manual.
is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these
conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of
the flow path causing clogging.
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Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator.
Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill. The
wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill
completely. When the wheel stops, it indicates that the
bags are full and the chutes have become clogged.
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
bagswhenthewheelisspinningfast. Experiencewillteach
you the best time to empty the bags.
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Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
Care should be taken not to damage the parts and that
the wheel spins freely at the beginning of each use.
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.
Usually this is indicated by the stopped movement of
the full bagger indicator.
Select a gear low enough to give good mower cutting
performance, good quality cut and good bagging per-
formance.
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NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit
your conditions.
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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.
a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the
parking brake and stop the engine.
- 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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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.
b. Raise seat. Unlatch and raise cover.
- Reassemble and latch chutes
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.
c. Check to insure full bagger indicator has not be-
come clogged.
- The air passage hole must be clear of debris.
Gentlyinsertasmalltwigorwireintopassageway
to clear.
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.
CAUTION
g. Repeat for other containers.
h. Reinstall containers making sure right container
overlaps left container at center supports.
j. Closecoverandsecurelatchesovercentersupport
tubes.
• 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.
• 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 bag-
gercontainers. Emptycontainersafter
each use and before storing. Failure to
do so may result in spontaneous com-
bustionwhichcoulddevelopintoafire.
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. Frequentlycheckcomponents
and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary.
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