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FORM NO. 3319–926
36”, 44”, or 52”
Grass Catcher
for
Proline Mid–Size Mowers
Model No. 30131 – 890001 & Up
Model No. 30141 – 890001 & Up
Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.
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Introduction
We want you to be completely satisfied with your
new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine replacement parts, or other information you
may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
plate located in a unique place on the product as
shown below.
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The warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight
information. “Important” calls attention to special
mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
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1. Model and Serial Number Plate
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
The left and right side of the machine is determined
by sitting on the seat in the normal operator’s
position.
Printed in USA
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Contents
Installation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Mounting Bracket 2. . . . . . . .
Installing the Grass Basket 3. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Grass Catcher 3. . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Grass Basket 4. . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Obstructions 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintenance 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Grass Catcher 5. . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Mower Blades 5. . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Grass Catcher 5. . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Grass Catcher 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation
Loose Parts
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Mounting Bracket 1 Install mounting bracket
Grass Basket
Basket Door
Installing the Mounting Bracket
1. Remove the grass deflector or discharge cover.
Save the bolts, nuts, and washers for use when
installing the mounting bracket, and store the
grass deflector or discharge chute in a safe place.
2. For a 44” or 52” mower, mark, and drill
mounting holes in the mower as follows:
A. Position the ring on the mounting bracket
onto the front hook on the side of the grass
basket and drop the rear hook on the grass
basket into the notch in the mounting
bracket (Fig. 1).
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C. Using the mounting bracket as a template,
mark and drill two 5/16” holes in the
mower. Separate the grass basket from the
bracket.
3. Using the bolts, nuts, and washers removed
previously, install the mounting bracket with the
ring toward the front of the mower (Fig. 2).
Note: For a 36” mower, install the bracket
using the predrilled holes in the
mower. The hole closest to the front
on the mower should be paired with
the hole closest to the ring in the
bracket.
Note: The bolts should be inserted so that the
bolt heads are on the underside of the
mower (Fig. 2).
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Figure 1
1 Grass Basket
2 Front Hook
3 Rear Hook
B. Position the bracket over the discharge
opening in the mower, lining the discharge
opening up with the opening in the side of
the grass basket.
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Figure 2
1 Mounting Bracket 2 Mower
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Installation
Installing the Grass Basket
1. Position the front hook on the side of the grass
basket into the ring on the mounting bracket and
drop the rear hook on the grass basket into the
notch in the mounting bracket.
2. Place the bottom corners of the grass basket door
into the slots on the grass basket and secure the
door with the latch on top of the grass basket
(Fig. 2).
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Removing the Grass Catcher
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Sometimes people are tempted to operate
the mower without the grass deflector,
discharge cover. or entire grass catcher in
place. This exposes you and others to
thrown debris and blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• You and others may die or be injured
severely if you are hit by thrown debris or
cut by the blade.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Always operate the mower with the
discharge cover or complete grass catcher
mounted in place, or use the mower to side
discharge, making sure that the grass
deflector is in the down position.
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1 Grass Basket Door 2 Grass Basket
1. Remove and empty the grass basket.
2. Remove the mounting bracket.
3. Install the grass deflector or discharge chute.
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Operation
Operating Tips
To Avoid Personal Injury:
• Become familiar with all operating and
safety instructions in the operator’s manual
for your mower before using this
attachment.
• Never do maintenance or repairs while the
engine is running.
Emptying the Grass Basket
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) to stop the
mower blades and release the traction drive or
shift to NEUTRAL as applicable for your
mower.
2. Remove and empty the grass basket.
3. Reinstall the grass basket and resume operation.
Clearing Obstructions
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) to stop the
mower blades and release the traction drive or
shift to NEUTRAL as applicable for your
mower.
2. Remove the grass basket and empty it if full.
3. Carefully remove and clear the obstruction from
the mower.
1. Remember that the mower is wider with the
grass catcher installed. By turning too sharply in
confined places you may damage the grass
catcher.
2. Do not trim with the right side of the mower
because you could damage the grass catcher.
3. When mowing rough or uncertain terrain, use
care to avoid damaging the grass catcher. If the
4. If the mower lifts up within the adjustment
brackets when cutting on hilly or rough terrain,
secure the left side of the mower, as follows:
A. Insert a 3” x 1/2” clevis pin into the highest
hole possible in the left, front height
adjustment bracket under the main support
beam.
B. Secure the clevis pin with a 2” hairpin
cotter.
5. Air flow is required to cut grass and propel it
into the basket. Setting the height–of–cut too
low, especially in heavy or long grass can restrict
the air flow and plug the mower or grass catcher.
To avoid plugging, double–cut the grass, first at
a high height–of–cut and then lower the mower
to the desired setting. Also, try to leave one side
of the mower out of the uncut grass, allowing air
to be drawn into the mower housing.
4. Reinstall the grass basket and resume operation.
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Maintenance
Inspecting the Grass Catcher
Inspect the grass catcher after the first ten hours of
operation and monthly thereafter.
1. Check the grass basket and door for damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
2. Tighten all nuts bolts and screws.
Inspecting the Mower Blades
1. Inspect the mower blades regularly and
whenever a blade strikes a foreign object.
2. If blades are badly worn or damaged, install new
blades. Refer to your mower operator’s manual
for complete blade maintenance.
Cleaning the Grass Catcher
1. Frequently clean the inside and outside of the
mounting bracket, grass basket, door, and the
mower, using water sprayed from a hose. Use a
mild automotive detergent to remove stubborn
dirt.
Storing the Grass Catcher
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• If you store grass clippings in the grass
basket, under the right conditions,
spontaneous combustion (a fire-generating
process that occurs without an external
source of ignition) could occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• If a fire occurs, property could be damaged
and/or someone could be injured.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• The grass basket is not a storage container.
Never store grass clippings and debris in
the grass basket.
1. Clean the grass catcher (refer to Cleaning the
Grass Catcher, page 5).
2. Inspect the grass catcher for damage (refer to
Inspecting the Bagger, page 5).
3. Ensure the grass basket is empty and dry.
2. Ensure you remove matted grass from all parts.
3. After washing let all parts dry thoroughly.
4. Store the grass catcher in a clean, dry place, out
of direct sunlight. This extends the life of the
grass catcher. If you must store the grass catcher
outside, cover it with a weatherproof cover.
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