Husqvarna 968999515 Parts Manual

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Grass Catcher For 48 Inch and 54 Inch 968999515 - 48”/54” Model: MANUAL NO. (539) 113943 REV. 01 (02/15/07) Operator And Parts Manual ...

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2 SAFETY RULES DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS I. GE...

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3 SAFETY RULES • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced trac- tion could cause sliding. •...

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4 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS CAUTION WARNING Look for this symbol to point out impor- tant safety precautions. It means CAU- TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION In order to prevent accidental startin...

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5 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, engi- neered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact you...

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6 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. • Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts are there. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (2) 1/2" Wrenches (1) 9/16" Wrench (1) 9/16" Socket wrenc...

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7 ASSEMBLY 1 2 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Figure 2) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to mower. 1. Position cover assembly on ground behind mower as s...

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8 3 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Figure 3) 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. IMPOR...

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9 5 LOWER CHUTE (See Figure 5) 1. Turn mower engine off. 2. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 3. Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and position lower chute over deck opening as shown. 4. Hook rear latch into flange h...

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10 ASSEMBLY 8 FRONT WEIGHTS (See Figure 8) 1. Remove foot rest from the front of the mower. 2. Remove the two (2) front bolts that secure the caster casting to the sides of the frame. 3. Remove the two (2) bolts that secure the caster castin to the ...

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11 OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION: Follow the mower operation instructions in your mower operator’s manual. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are picking up that...

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12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Before each use check for loose fasteners. • Clean unit thoroughly after each use. BLADE CARE: For best results mower blades must...

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13 PARTS ILLUSTRATION ...

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14 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 17 13 12 10 7 15 24 7 25 25 15 15 ...

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15 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ......... 532 192709 ......... 1 ......... Screen, cover 2 ......... 532 195373 ......... 1 ......... Cover 3 ......... 539 108141 ......... 1 ......... Chute, upper, 4 ......... 539 108081 ......... 1 .......

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17 PARTS ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ......... 539 990598 ......... 4 ......... Washer, 1/4 2 ......... 539 107899 ......... 4 ......... HCS, 5/16-18 x 3/4, Gr8 3 ......... 539 113090 .......... 1 ......... Rear Collection Hitch 4 ......... 53...