If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord re

Look carefully at the mower deck on your tractor and compare the deck mandrel to the illustrations below. If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE "A", your tractor is ready - proceed with the grass catcher assembly. If your mower deck mandrel looks like STYLE "B", go to the PREPARATION section in this manual. DECK MANDREL STYLE "B" DECK MANDREL STYLE "A" UPPER CHUTE GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING WING NUT W A R N I N G D o n o t o p e r a t e m o w e r u n l e s s c o n t a i

To protect grass catcher (1) Lower Chute (1) Cover Seal cover during assembly place cover upsidedown on (1) Support Post (1) Bag of Parts overturned carton. (1) Owner's Manual • Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts are there. NOTE: For ease of assembly, aside of your work area, lay out all hardware in the following groups. Each step of the assembly instructions will identify the group needed for that step. GROUP "A" ASSEMBLY LOCATION HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE BAG OF PARTS CONTE

2. Install the four hex bolts and locknuts as shown and tighten securely. 3. Assemble the support tube to drawbar as shown. From backside of drawbar place reinforcement plate so that weld screws go through holes in left side of drawbar. Place support tube over weld screws and assemble flat washer, lockwasher, and wing nut as shown Do not tighten at this time. 4. Discard remaining shoulder bolts in hardware GROUP "A". REINFORCEMENT HEX BOLTS LOCK WING NUTS LANCED TABS TOWARD BOTTOM PLATE SUPPORT

Failure to do so may result in spontaneous com bustion which could develop into a fi re. CAUTION:BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAIN TE NANCE, SERVICE OR AD JUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift/motion control lever in "NEU TRAL" position. • Place clutch control in "DIS EN GAGED" po si tion. • 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 wi

Replacewhencrackedordamaged.Useonlyarecommendedreplacement container. WARNING Donot operatemowerunlesscontainerisproperlyissubjectto wearand detierioration. Checkbagfrequently. Replacewhencrackedordamaged. Use onlyarecommended replacementcontainer. 02079 • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Repair Parts 178478 Rev. 4 11.20.03 rad OWNER’S MANUAL Model No. LTB48A Product No. 964 77 62-00 48 Inch Mower Grass Catcher Printed in U.S.A. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On

CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO 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. ASSEMBLY MOWER DECK BAFFLE (See Fig. 1) Use Hardware - - GRO

SHOULDER BOLTS FIG. 1A TO REMOVE THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 1C) 1. Pull outward on the stop bracket enough to allow support assembly to be lifted up and away from drawbar. 2 FIG. 2 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the as sis tance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor as shown. 2. Lift and rotate cover to align cover bracket with support assembly.

WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are rec om mend ed by and comply with spec i fica tions of the manu fac tur er of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low est possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dan gerous. Tires can lose trac tion with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These o

DRAWBAR A DRAWBAR B 3. Align support assembly pin with hole in drawbar and hang assembly over the shoulder bolts. 4. Be sure support assembly is seated properly and secure with retainer spring 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. Be sure support assembly is seated properly and secure with retainer spring supplied. 3064 SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPOR