OWNER’S MANUAL
Model Number G26LRV
Product No. 960 73 00-27
26 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
532 43 46-60 Rev. 5
09.22.10 CL
Printed in the U.S.A.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over
the edge or if the edge caves in.
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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.
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 or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
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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.
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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 carry children, even with the blade shut off. They
mayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafe
machineoperation.Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesin
thepastmaysuddenlyappearinthemowingareaforan-
otherrideandberunoverorbackedoverbythemachine.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Never operate machine in a closed area.
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
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operation regularly.
Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyourviewofachild.
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.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the ma-
chine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine
running.
Check grass catcher components and the discharge
chute frequently and replace with manufacturer’s rec-
ommended parts, when necessary.
IV. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
careinhandlinggasoline. Gasolineisextremelyflammable
and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
of ignition.
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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.
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Mower blade is sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
as required.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
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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
ASSEMBLY........................................................................... 5-9
OPERATION .......................................................................... 10
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES......................................... 11
STORAGE.............................................................................. 11
REPAIR PARTS ..................................................................... 12
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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 riding mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your riding mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision
safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
COMPLETE BAGGER MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE OPERATING MOWER
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
CARTON CONTENTS:
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Remove all parts and packing materials
(1) Drawbar
(1) Deflector Guard
(2) Containers
(1) Upper Chute
(1) Lower Chute
(1) Blade
(1) Support Assembly
from carton.
(1) Cover Assembly
(1) Counterweight
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Check carton contents against list.
Be sure all parts are there.
(1) Deflector Guard
Hardware
(1) Counterweight
(1) #7 Drill Bit
hardware
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
COVER
BLADE
FULL
BAG
INDICATOR
DRAWBAR
t
t
LOWER
CHUTE
ATTACHING
STRAPS
t
COUNTERWEIGHT
CHUTE
LATCH
UPPER
CHUTE
LOWER
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
GUARD
GRASS
CATCHER
CONTAINERS
COUNTERWEIGHT
HARDWARE
NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are mentioned in this manual, it means when you are seated on the
riding mower, in the operator's position.
CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO RIDING MOWER:
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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
REAR DRAWBAR
(See Fig. 1A, 1B)
REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
(See Fig. 2A and 2B)
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2
NOTE:Yournewdrawbaralreadyhasfour(4)shoulderbolts
installed. Simply hang the mounting bracket on the bolts.
1. Remove existing drawbar by removing four screws.
Insert flat screwdriver to remove bumper from engine
plate. Lift up and pull rearward.
SHOULDER
BOLTS
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
DRAWBAR
Fig. 2A
ENGINE PLATE
TO REMOVE THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2B)
1. Pulloutwardonthestopbracketenoughtoallowsupport
assembly to be lifted up and away from drawbar.
Fig. 1A
PULL OUT ON STOP
BRACKET TO REMOVE
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
2. Install new drawbar by replacing screws removed in
step 1.
DRAWBAR
Fig. 2B
Fig. 1B
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MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3)
NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the
assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly
to riding mower.
CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 4)
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4
1. Install one container to left side first. Install other
container to right side.
NOTE: Left edge of right container should always overlap
right edge of left container at center support.
2. Close cover and lock latch over center support tube.
To lock and release latch, pull back on latch handle.
1. Lift and rotate cover to align cover bracket with support
assembly.
2. Slide cover assembly down onto the support assem-
bly.
COVER
LATCH
HANDLE
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
COVER
ASSEMBLY
CENTER
SUPPORT
TUBE
CONTAINER
HANDLE
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
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INSTALL DEFLECTOR GUARD
(See Fig. 5)
1. Using the deflector guard as a template, hold deflector
guard on the top of the deflector aligning edge with the
holes with bottom of writing and angled end with the
rear of the deflector as pictured.
LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 6)
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6
1. Raise and hold deflector and metal shield in upright
position.
2. Place slot in lower chute over mounting tab on mower
and position lower chute over mower opening as
shown.
3. Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower.
4. Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower.
2. Mark locations of (4) holes and drill using supplied #7
drill bit.
3. Insertscrewsfrombottomthroughdeflectorandguard,
place washer and then acorn nut on top of guard.
Tighten with a screw driver and 3/8 wrench.
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.
CAUTION:Whenusingmowerwithout
baggingattachmentandwiththeblade
supplied with this kit, the deflector
guard must be installed.
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
ACORN NUT
WASHER
TAB
FRONT
LATCH
SCREW
DEFLECTOR
GUARD
Fig. 5
REAR LATCH
Fig. 6
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UPPER CHUTE (See Fig. 7A and 7B)
BLADE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
(See Fig. 8)
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1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position.
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blade.
2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into
hole in back of cover.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.
TIP: Holding upper chute as shown and twisting while ins-
talling in cover will help keep the rubber seal in place.
NOTE: Handle carefully so as not to damage full bag
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
indicator.
3. Install new blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing
downward.
UPPER
CHUTE
COVER
MANDREL ASSEMBLY
BLADE
ir
r
i
j
BLADE BOLT
(SPECIAL)
r
STAR
CENTER HOLE
Fig. 8
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in
blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
Fig. 7A
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs.).
3. Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower
chute.
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated.
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
COVER
INDICATOR
UPPER
CHUTE
HANDLE
y
lr
r
l
i
i
r r
LATCH PIN
ij
li
RUBBER
LATCH
LOWER
CHUTE
ALIGNMENT
SLOT
BOSSES
Fig. 7B
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LEVEL MOWER DECK
COUNTERWEIGHT (See Fig. 9)
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1. Lower mower to lowest position to allow access to front
axle.
Ensuredeckisproperlyleveledforbestmowerperformance.
See your riding mower owner's manual for instructions.
2. Turn steering wheel all the way to the right, for access
to left side of axle
3. With extension and socket, insert bolt, lock washer,
and washer through hole in axle.
NOTE: Insert hardware from rear of axle.
4. Hold counterweight up to axle and start threading
bolt.
5. Repeat steps 2-3 from right hand side.
IMPORTANT: Torque bolts until tight.
COUNTERWEIGHT
LOCKWASHER
BOLT
WASHER
Fig. 9
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OPERATION
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Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator.
TIPSFORIMPROVEDBAGGINGOPERATION:
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.
Follow the mower operation instructions in your riding
mower owner's manual.
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.
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.
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Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
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Select a gear low enough to give good mower cutting
performance, good quality cut and good bagging per-
formance.
NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit
your conditions.
a. Disengage blade, shift into neutral, engage the
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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.
parking brake and stop the engine.
- 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.
- Reassemble and latch chutes
c. Check to insure full bagger indicator has not be-
come clogged.
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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. Unlatch and raise cover.
c. Remove one container at a time by grasping
container handles and pulling toward the rear, off
of the tube rails.
- The air passage hole must be clear of debris.
Gentlyinsertasmalltwigorwireintopassageway
to clear.
d. With the container resting on the ground, close
and secure the top of the plastic lawn bag.
CAUTION
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
• Do not operate mower with grass catcher
partially installed.
• Disengagebladeandstopenginebeforeleav-
ing riding mower seat to empty containers,
unclogging chutes, etc.
the bag draped over upper lip of the container.
g. Repeat for other containers.
h. Reinstall containers making sure right container
overlaps left container at center supports.
j. Closecoverandsecurelatchesovercentersupport
tubes.
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.
• 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
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION: Grass catcher compo-
nents are subject to wear, damage
and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown. Frequentlycheckcomponents
and replace with manufacturer's re-
commended parts, when necessary.
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.
BLADE CARE
Forbestresults, mowerblademustbekeptsharp. Replace
bent or damaged blade.
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See BLADE CARE instructions in your riding mower
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.
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 wire where it
cannot come in contact with plug.
STORAGE
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.
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CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bag-
gercontainers. Emptycontainersafter
each use and before storing. Failure to
do so may result in spontaneous com-
bustionwhichcoulddevelopintoafire.
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REPAIR PARTS
GRASS CATCHER - - MODEL NUMBER G26LRV (PRODUCT NO. 960 73 00-27)
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40
6
2
7
3
8
4
10
9
20
9
20
20
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13
2
38
14
15
39
12
15
20
18
21
14
20
9
2
20
2
22
23
12
43
14
2
20
33
20
2
42
44
34
26
32
35
44
31
45
43
41
27
28
31
25
29
29
KEY PART
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NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
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2
532 06 91-80 Nut, Crownlock #10-24
532 12 75-33 Screen, Cover
532 17 10-61 Cover Assembly (Includes 3, 38, 39)
532 41 13-97 Chute, Upper
818 02 10-08 Screw, Special #10-14 x 1/2
532 13 09-33 Full Bag Indicator
532 08 71-75 Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8
532 05 27-84 Washer 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
532 17 13-45 Spacer, Split
3
4
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5
KEY PART
NO. NO.
6
DESCRIPTION
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32
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34
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38
39
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41
42
43
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45
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532 17 01-65 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18
532 17 40-83 Plug, Tubing End
532 17 97-46 Bagger, Frame
532 19 27-86 Pin, Hinge
532 12 75-34 Gasket, Cover
532 42 91-13 Container
532 13 08-95 Latch Handle, Cover
532 15 50-42 Strip, Reinforcement
532 42 85-80 Blade
532 43 39-68 Drawbar
532 43 24-61 Counterweight
819 11 12-16 Washer
810 04 05-00 Lock Washer
874 78 05-16 Bolt
532 43 63-33 Deflector Guard
871 19 10-08 Screw, #10-24 x 1/2
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10
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13
14
15
18
20
21
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23
24
25
26
27
28
532 06 08-67 Nut, Acorn #10-24
810 07 10-00 Washer, lock
532 10 98-08 Latch, Chute
532 12 50-04 Nut, Weld
532 16 07-93 Latch, Hook
532 42 81-48 Chute, Lower
871 08 10-10 Screw #10-24 x 5/8
532 13 27-96 Spring, Cover L.H. (black)
532 13 32-35 Spacer, Cover
532 13 29-83 Spring, Cover R.H. (gray)
532 18 09-23 Support Assemble
873 80 04-00 Locknut
532 12 46-70 Spring, Retainer
872 14 04-05 Bolt
532 17 97-45 Bracket, Lock
532 43 46-60 Owner's Manual, English/French
532 43 46-61 Owner's Manual, Spanish
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