OWNER’S MANUAL
Model LTT354
Mfg. ID No. 96072001200
Product No. 960 72 00-12
54 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
406288 06.05.06 rad
Printed in U.S.A.
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.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on towed equip-
ment.
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.
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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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
V. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline.Gasoline is extremely flammable
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.
Never carry passengers.
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Use only approved gasoline container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run-
ning. 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.
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.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
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.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while back-
ing.
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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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi-
ately.
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. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-
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.................................................................5-7
OPERATION .................................................................. 8
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 9
STORAGE...................................................................... 9
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.
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
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Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.
Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts
are there.
CARTON CONTENTS:
(3) Container Tops
(3) Container Bottoms
(1) Upper Chute
(1) Support Assembly
(1) Cover Assembly
(1) Retainer Spring
RETAINER
SPRING
(1) Lower Chute
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
COVER
ASSEMBLY
FULL
BAG
INDICATOR
CHUTE LATCH
GRASS
CATCHER
CONTAINERS
UPPER CHUTE
LOWER CHUTE
ATTACHING
STRAPS
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 spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact
with plug.
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ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2)
NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the
assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly
to tractor.
BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
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1. Align support assembly pin with hole in drawbar and
hang assembly over the shoulder bolts.
2. Besuresupportassemblyisseatedproperlyandsecure
with retainer spring supplied.
1. Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor.
2. Liftandrotatecovertoaligncoverbracketswithsupport
assembly tubes.
3. Slide cover assembly down onto the support tubes.
SHOULDER
BOLTS
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
COVER
ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
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RETAINER
SPRING
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CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 4)
CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3)
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1. Install one container to left side first with warning to
outside of unit. Install another container to center
position and one in right position.
NOTE:Rightcontainershouldalwaysoverlapleftcontainer
at center supports.
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.
IMPORTANT:BEFORELOCKINGTHETABS,HOOKEDEDGES
ONBOTHHALVESMUSTOVERLAPTOFORMSEALASSHOWN
IN INSET.
2. Close cover and lock latch handles over center support
tubes.
COVER LATCH
HANDLES
4. Repeat for other containers.
CONTAINER
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LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 5)
UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 6A & 6B)
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1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
2. Placeslotinlowerchuteovertabonmower andposition
lower chute over mower opening as shown.
1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position.
2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into
hole in back of cover.
NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger
indicator.
3. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower.
4. Hook front latch into hole in front gauge wheel bracket
or under gauge wheel bracket on mower without a hole
in bracket.
3. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower
chute.
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.
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.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
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COVER
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CHUTE
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BRACKET
BOSSES
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FRONT
LATCH
LEVEL MOWER
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Be sure mower is properly leveled for best mower
performance. See your tractors owner's manual for
instructions
FIG. 5
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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 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
bags when the wheel is spinning fast.Experience will teach
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
performance.
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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.
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.
c. Checktoinsurefullbaggerindicatorhasnotbecome
clogged.
- The air passage hole must be clear of debris.
Gentlyinsertasmalltwigorwireintopassageway
to clear.
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: Donotleavegrassinbagger
containers. Emptycontainersaftereach
useandbeforestoring. Failuretodoso
mayresultinspontaneouscombustion
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. Frequentlycheckcomponents
and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary.
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REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE
GRASS CATCHER - MODEL LTT354 (MFG. ID 96072001200) / RAMASSE-HERBE - MODÈLE LTT354 (MFG. ID 96072001200)
PRODUCT NO. 960 72 00-12 / NUMÈRO DE PRODUIT 960 72 00-12
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REPAIR PARTS/PIÈCES DE RECHANGE
GRASS CATCHER - MODEL LTT354 (MFG. ID 96072001200) / RAMASSE-HERBE - MODÈLE LTT354 (MFG. ID 96072001200)
PRODUCT NO. 960 72 00-12 / NUMÈRO DE PRODUIT 960 72 00-12
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PART
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DESCRIPTION
Nut, Crownlock #10-24
Screen, Cover
Cover Assembly
(Includes 34, 37)
Chute, Upper
Screw, Special #10-14x1/2 Vis spéciale #10-14x1/2
Full Bag Indicator
Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8
Washer 3/16x3/4x16 Ga. Rondelle 3/16x3/4x16 Ja.
Spacer, Split
Nut, Acorn #10-24
Washer, lock
Latch, Chute
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KEY
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Support Assembly
Spring, Retainer
Plug, Tubing End
Bagger, Frame
Pin, Hinge
Gasket, Cover
Container, Top
Container, Bottom
Seal, Cover
Ressort de retenue
Ensemble du support
Ressort de retenue
Capuchon d’extrémité de tuyau
Cadre de ramasse-herbe
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Garniture de couvercle
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Rondelle frein
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Owner's Manual
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Latch Assembly, Hook
Chute, Lower
Crochet de loquet
Glissière inférieure
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