User Manual Craftsman CMMT86004 1/4 in Drive Gimbal Palm Ratchet

• Owner's manual - (English)

• CMXGTAM202501 - Instructional Manual - Type 2020 - (English)
• CMXGTAM202501 - Instructional Manual - Type 2020 - (English)

Table of contents

• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• GENERAL OPERATION
• SLOPE GAUGE
• ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
• Assembling Remaining Bagger Components
• OPERATION

User Manual for Craftsman CMXGZAMA30031 DOUBLE BAGGER KIT 42”/46” DECK Installation Instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING.

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!

WARNING.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65.

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

DANGER.

This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.

This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING.

Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on your equipment and in their manuals before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

• To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

• Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place. A missing or damaged discharge cover or grass bag attachment component may result in thrown objects or blade contact injuries.

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck.

Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.

• Shut off mower’s engine and wait for blades to come to a complete stop before unclogging mower’s discharge opening or bagger parts.

• Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. Be aware that a grass catcher attachment can affect the handling characteristics of your mower.

• Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before opening bagger attachment’s top cover, removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

• Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.

• If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.

SLOPE OPERATION.

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

For your safety, use the Slope Guide included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 10 degrees as shown on the Slope Guide, do not operate this machine on that area or serious injury could result.

Do:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

Do Not:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

GENERAL SERVICE.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never tamper with your mower’s safety interlock system or other safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs while the mower’s engine is running.

• Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

STOP: Turn off the engine before opening the bagger cover.

READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.

SLOPE GAUGE

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

Loose Parts In Carton

Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything is present. Carton contents are listed below and shown in Figure 1.

• Cover Assembly

• Vent Wall Assembly

• Left Hand Cover Support

• Hinge Cover Pin

• Double Bag Support Assembly

• Upright Support

• Grass Bag Assembly (2)

• Rider Hitch Bracket Assembly

• Universal Support Bracket

• Hose

• Lower Hose Connector

• Discharge Chute Elbow

• Hardware Pack (Bracket Assm.)

• Hardware Packs (2)

• Mounting Bracket Kit

Contents of Hardware Packs

This grass collector kit is shipped with two loose hardware packs enclosed. Please check your hardware packs against the illustrations below. The quantities for each item is listed in parenthesis. See Figure 2 & Figure 3.

Hardware Pack 689-00312

Figure 2

Hardware Pack 689-00636

Figure 3

700 Series Tractors

Only If you are assembling this bagger unit for use on any model 700 series tractor you will need to install the tractor mounting brackets packed in your bagger kit. If you are installing this bagger unit on any other tractor, disregard these steps and continue to Assemble Mounting Brackets. To install these brackets on a model 700 series tractor, follow these steps:

1. If not already installed by the factory, install a shoulder bolt from your hardware pack on each bracket, securing them with flange lock nuts also included in the hardware pack. Refer to Figure 4.

2. If already installed in the brackets, remove the clevis pins and clips, retain for later instructions. Refer to Figure 4.

Figure 4

3. Mount the 700 series tractor mounting brackets to your tractor using four self-tapping hex screws included with your kit. See Figure 5.

Figure 5

Assemble Mounting Brackets

To assemble the bagger mounting assembly, locate the mounting assembly pack and follow these steps:

1. Attach the two hitch side brackets to the universal rear attachment bracket using two carriage bolts (710-0276) and wing knobs (720-04122) from hardware pack 689-00312.

Note: The hooks on the side brackets should point downwards and the tabs on the rear plate point upwards as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

2. Flip over assembly and mount the hitch support bracket to the mounting assembly as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7

Note: It might be easier during the mounting stage to leave this hardware only finger tight to facilitate lining up the hitch hole for the clevis pin. You will be instructed to tighten this hardware later in this manual.

Note: The holes closest to the mounting hooks are to be used for all 700 model series machines, while the two holes closest to the cross mount are for all other models. The hitch support bracket will need to be flipped to enable alignment of the proper holes depending on the model of machine this bagger is being installed on. See Figure 7.

Mount Assembly on Tractor

Install mounting assembly onto your tractor as follows:

1. Place the hooked ends of the mounting assembly over the shoulder bolts on the back of the tractor frame, as shown in Figure 8, and line up the hitch support bracket center hole with the hole on the tractor’s hitch.

Figure 8

2. Install the clevis pin (711-0309A) from hardware pack 689-00312 into the tractor’s hitch and secure with a hairpin clip (714-0117). See Figure 9.

Note: The clevis pin can be fed down through the hitch plate and secured underneath with the hairpin clip, or it may be easier to feed the clevis pin up through the hitch plate hole and secure with the hairpin clip on the topside. Insert the hairpin clip into the top hole, closest to the head of the pin. You may need to push up on the pin to make the hole accessible.

3. IMPORTANT! If you decided to leave the hitch support only finger tight during the assembly process, tighten all of the hardware securely at this time.

Figure 9

Install The Bagger Hanger Assembly

1. Install the upright support bracket onto the mounting assembly on the tractor by hooking it over the cross mounting bracket. See Figure 10.

2. Align the upright support bracket with the hole labeled “B”. See inset in Figure 10.

Figure 10

3. Secure the bag support assembly to the mounting assembly using a carriage bolt (710-0276) and wing knob (720-04122) from hardware pack 689-00312. See Figure 11.

Figure 11

4. Install the hanger assembly onto the upright support bracket using two carriage bolts (710-0276), two washers (736-0242), and two nuts (712- 04063). See Figure 12.

Figure 12

Assembling Remaining Bagger Components

With the mounting brackets assembled and in place on the tractor, follow these steps to assemble the remaining bagger components.

1. Tilt the front of the upper chute support slightly forward and snap the front side latch to the rail, as shown in (1) of Figure 13. Slide clip behind tab.

2. Snap the upper chute support in place by first clipping the side portion onto the bagger support rail with the edge of the snap feature aligned with the red line, see (2) in Figure 13.

Figure 13

3. Slide the left side grass catcher cover over the upper chute support and the bag support assembly. Carefully latch the two tabs in place into the front of the upper chute support, see 1 in Figure 14. Fit the snaps onto the left side bagger rail support. See 2 in Figure 14.

Figure 14

4. From the front of the assembly, line up the tabs on the upper grass catcher cover with the tabs at the front of the upper chute support. Slide the hinge pin through the slots beginning at the right side upper chute support of the mounting tabs, as in Figure 15. Push the pin all the way in until it reaches the end-stop.

Figure 15

NOTE: The pin clips into place and is secured by a tab on each side of the bagger cover.

5. Swing the upper grass catcher cover down to close the attachment. pushing in on the rear right-side and rear left-side tabs and lock them into place under the notches on each side. Ensure a secure, snug fit. See Figure 16.

Figure 16

6. Open the bagger cover by pushing in on the tabs and lifting the upper grass catcher cover See Figure 17.

Figure 17

7. Install both grass bag assemblies, with the tight mesh sides facing forward, onto the bag support brackets by inserting the front edge in first, as shown in Figure 18, and setting the back edge down until it fits into the assembly.

Installing the Deck Chute

1. Install the boot rod mount (747-06043) to the boot using 2 shoulder screws (738- 1225) and 2 flangelock nuts (712-04064) from hardware pack 689-00636. Ensure that the shoulder screws (738-1225) are installed on the interior of the boot. See Figure 19.

2. With the tractor’s discharge chute raised up and held open (1), install the chute elbow by placing the chute elbow mounting rod into the chute mounting tab (2), as shown in Figure 20.

3. Secure the chute elbow to the deck using a wing knob (720-04122) from hardware pack 689-00312. See Figure 21.

Note: If present, remove the protective cap off of the mounting stud on the mowing deck as shown in the upper inset of Figure 21.

Important! Be certain that the bottom of the discharge chute is located inside of the lip of the deck opening, as shown in Figure 22.

Installing the Upper Chute Tube

1. Thread the upper end of the chute tube securely into the upper chute support. There are two tabs on the lower inside part of the upper chute support to allow for secure threading. See Figure 23.

NOTE: The chute tube and upper chute support are left-hand threaded. Thread counterclockwise until secure.

2. Lift by the handles at the bottom of the chute tube. Slide the chute tube over the chute elbow mounted on the cutting deck, as shown in Figure 24.

3. Make sure the connection is secure and there are no gaps between the chute tube and the chute elbow.

4. If open, close the grass catcher cover prior to mowing.

OPERATION

Bagger Usage

NOTE: When both grass bags are full, place the tractor on a firm, level surface, disengage the PTO, turn the tractor engine off and set the parking brake.

1. Open the grass catcher hood by pushing in on the rear, right-side tab with your right hand, as seen in 1 of Figure 25, and lifting the cover with your left hand in the center rear of the bagger cover, 2.

2. Do not remove the chute tube assembly from the tractor.

3. Remove the grass bags by lifting these up (1) and moving the bags away from the bag support assembly (2). See Figure 26.

4. Empty the grass clippings at a proper disposal site, use the handle at the bottom of each grass bag. Holding the bag firmly, empty the contents

5. Replace grass bags, close lid, flip down seat, restart your tractor, release parking brake and resume cutting your grass.