Weed Eater 532 43 46-60 User manual

532 43 46-60 Rev. 5 09.22.10 CL Printed in the U.S.A.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Repair Parts
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model Number G26LRV
Product No. 960 73 00-27
26 Inch Mower
Grass Catcher
WARNING
Do not operate mower unless container is properlyissubject to wear and detierioration. Check bag frequently. Replace whencracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container.
WARNING

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SAFETY RULES
DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURETOOBSERVETHE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOULD RESULTINSERIOUSINJURY ORDEATH.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
machine.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while backing.
• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Ma-
terial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Donotoperate machinewithoutthe entire grasscatcher,
discharge chute, or other safety devices in place and
working.
• Slow down before turning.
• Neverleavea runningmachineunattended. Alwaysturn
off blade, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
• Disengage blade when not mowing. Shut off engine
and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before
cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or
unclogging the discharge chute.
• Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road-
ways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
• Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
• Dataindicatesthatoperatorsage60yearsandaboveare
involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability
to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect
themselves and others from serious injury.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris
build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and
burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or
other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean
any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the
machine. Allow machine to cool before storage.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it,
do not mow it.
• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.
• Always keep the machine in gear when going down
slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blade,
shift into reverse, and back down slowly.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires
lose traction, disengage the blade and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which
could cause the machine to roll over.
• Useextracarewhileoperatingmachinewithgrass catch-
ers or other attachments; they can affect the stability of
the machine.
• Do no use on steep slopes.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill
in neutral, you may lose control of the
riding mower.
WARNING:Inordertopreventaccidental
starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs, always
disconnect spark plug wire and place
wirewhereitcannotcontactspark plug.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemi-
cals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This unit is not intended for
towing, or use of wheel weights. Only
use attachments designed specifically
for this riding mower.
WARNING:Batteryposts,terminalsand
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.

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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".
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES......................................... 11
STORAGE.............................................................................. 11
REPAIR PARTS ..................................................................... 12
SAFETY RULES ................................................................... 2-3
ASSEMBLY........................................................................... 5-9
OPERATION .......................................................................... 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• 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.
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.
• Keepchildrenout of the mowing areaand inthe watchful
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.
• Never carry children, even with the blade shut off. They
may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machineoperation.Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesin
thepastmay suddenlyappearin the mowingareafor an-
otherrideandberunoveror backed overbythemachine.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Useextra carewhen approachingblind corners,shrubs,
trees,orother objectsthatmay block yourviewof achild.
IV. 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.
• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
of ignition.
• 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-poweredequipmentfromthe truckortrailer
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.
• Iffuelis spilled onclothing,change clothingimmediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Never operate machine in a closed area.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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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.
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.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove all parts and packing materials
from carton.
• Check carton contents against list.
Be sure all parts are there.
CARTON CONTENTS:
(2) Containers
(1) Upper Chute
(1) Lower Chute
(1) Blade
(1) Support Assembly
(1) Cover Assembly
(1) Counterweight
(1) Counterweight
hardware
WARNING
Do not operate mower unless container is properlyissubject to wear and detierioration.Check bag frequently. Replace whencracked or damaged.Use only a recommended replacement container.
WARNING
FULL
BAG
INDICATOR
GRASS
CATCHER
CONTAINERS
LOWER
CHUTE
LOWER
CHUTE
ATTACHING
STRAPS
CHUTE
LATCH
COVER
UPPER
CHUTE
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
COMPLETE BAGGER MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE OPERATING MOWER
CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO RIDING MOWER:
• 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.
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY BLADE
DRAWBAR
COUNTERWEIGHT
COUNTERWEIGHT
HARDWARE
(1) Drawbar
(1) Deflector Guard
(1) Deflector Guard
Hardware
(1) #7 Drill Bit
DEFLECTOR
GUARD

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PULL OUT ON STOP
BRACKET TO REMOVE
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2B)
1. Pulloutwardonthestopbracketenoughtoallowsupport
assembly to be lifted up and away from drawbar.
SHOULDER
BOLTS
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
(See Fig. 2A and 2B)
NOTE:Yournewdrawbaralreadyhasfour(4)shoulder bolts
installed. Simply hang the mounting bracket on the bolts.
REAR DRAWBAR
(See Fig. 1A, 1B) 21
Fig. 2A
Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B
Fig. 2B
1. Remove existing drawbar by removing four screws.
Insert flat screwdriver to remove bumper from engine
plate. Lift up and pull rearward.
2. Install new drawbar by replacing screws removed in
step 1.
ASSEMBLY
DRAWBAR
DRAWBAR
ENGINE PLATE

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CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 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.
Fig. 4
CENTER
SUPPORT
TUBE
COVER
LATCH
HANDLE
CONTAINER
HANDLE
4
Fig. 3
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.
1. Lift and rotate cover to align cover bracket with support
assembly.
2. Slide cover assembly down onto the support assem-
bly.
COVER
ASSEMBLY SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
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.
2. Mark locations of (4) holes and drill using supplied #7
drill bit.
3. Insertscrews frombottom throughdeflector and guard,
place washer and then acorn nut on top of guard.
Tighten with a screw driver and 3/8 wrench.
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Fig. 5
SCREW
WASHER
ACORN NUT
DEFLECTOR
GUARD
CAUTION:Whenusingmowerwith out
baggingattachmentandwiththeblade
supplied with this kit, the deflector
guard must be installed.
LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 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.
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.
Fig. 6
REAR LATCH
FRONT
LATCH
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
TAB
6

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UPPER CHUTE (See Fig. 7A and 7B)
1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position.
2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into
hole in back of cover.
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
indicator.
Fig. 7A
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.
Fig. 7B
WARNING
Donot operate mower unless container is properlyissubject to wear and detierioration. Check bag frequently.Replace whencracked or damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container.
WARNING
HANDLE
FULL BAG
INDICATOR
LOWER
CHUTE
BOSSES
LATCH PIN
ALIGNMENT
SLOT
RUBBER
LATCH
UPPER
CHUTE
COVER
7
UPPER
CHUTE
COVER
WARNING
Do not operate mowerunless container is properlyissubject to wear and detierioration. Check bag frequently. Replace whencrackedor damaged. Use only a recommended replacement container.
WARNING
BLADE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
(See Fig. 8)
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1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blade.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
3. Install new blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing
downward.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in
blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs.).
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat treated.
BLADE
BLADE BOLT
(SPECIAL)
CENTER HOLE
STAR
MANDREL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 8

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COUNTERWEIGHT (See Fig. 9)
1. Lower mower to lowest position to allow access to front
axle.
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.
LEVEL MOWER DECK
Ensuredeckisproperly leveled for bestmowerperformance.
See your riding mower owner's manual for instructions.
109
WASHER
LOCKWASHER BOLT
COUNTERWEIGHT
Fig. 9

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TIPSFORIMPROVEDBAGGINGOPERATION:
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.
• Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.
• 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.
• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice. The
first time relatively high, the second time to desired
height.
• 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.
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.
g. Repeat for other containers.
h. Reinstall containers making sure right container
overlaps left container at center supports.
j. Closecoverandsecure latches overcentersupport
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
a. Disengage blade, shift into neutral, engage the
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.
- The air passage hole must be clear of debris.
Gentlyinsertasmalltwig or wire intopassageway
to clear.
CAUTION
• Do not operate mower with grass catcher
partially installed.
• Disengagebladeandstopenginebeforeleav-
ing riding mower 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.
OPERATION