Simplicity LT125 TWIN CATCHER User manual

Brand: Simplicity

Model: LT125 TWIN CATCHER

Type: User manual

ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

LT 125 Twin Catcher

Model. No. 107.24910

Mfg. No. Description

1695637 LT 125Twin Catcher

1738248 -

Revision: -

Rev. Date: 05/2009

LT 125

Twin Catcher

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Table of Contents

Operator Safety .................................................................... 4

General Warnings ................................................................................. 4

Safety Decals ........................................................................................ 4

Assembly.. .......................................................................... 5

Hitch and Frame Installation ................................................................. 5

Carriage Bolt and Push Pin Installation ................................................. 7

Tube Assembly ..................................................................................... 7

Operation............................................................................ 8

Collector Installation ............................................................................. 8

Attach Collector Bags ............................................................................ 8

Operation .............................................................................................. 9

Collector Removal ................................................................................. 10

Storage .............................................................................. 11

NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” are referenced from the operating

position.

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Thrown objects hazard

• Objects thrown by the mower can seriously

injure or kill you.

• Do not open the hopper while the mower blades

are turning.

• Do not operate the mower without the complete

catcher in place.

WARNING

1732819

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit,

severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text

signiﬁ es important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

Operator Safety

General Warnings

• Know the unit’s controls and how to stop quickly. READ

THE OPERATOR’S MANUALS.

• Read and obey all safety decals.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the unit.

• Disengage the PTO. Shut off the engine and wait for

all moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting, or

disconnecting any part of the collection system.

• Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted

tightly to the unit.

• DO NOT operate the unit without either the entire grass

catcher or the deflector in place.

• Turn off the PTO to disengage the blades when not

mowing.

• DO NOT mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while travelling

in reverse.

• DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a building

or any object. Slow down before turning.

• DO NOT carry passengers.

• When collection system is removed from the mower

deck, the deflector must be properly installed.

• Collector bags are subject to deterioration and wear

during normal use. Inspect the bag periodically for tears,

holes, or weak spots and replace with a new bag that

meets manufacturer’s durability standards.

• For added stability and to prevent tipping or loss of

control:

a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when

turning corners.

b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that the

collection system be kept only half full when negotiating

any slopes. Start mowing on slopes when the collection

system is empty.

c. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never across

the face of any slope.

• Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).

Safety Decals

Several safety labels are installed on the unit to remind you

of important information while you are operating your unit.

All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional mes-

sages on your rider, attachments and mower should be

carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result

when these instructions are not followed. The safety decals

below are on your product.

If any decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once.

See your local dealer for replacements.

These labels are easily applied and will act as a con-

stant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the

equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for

safe, effective operation.

Attachment Decal

Decal - WARNING Thrown Objects Hazard

Part Number 1732819

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Assembly

Figure 1

WARNING: Before beginning any service work turn

off the PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,

and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

Hitch and Frame Assembly

1. Slide the 5/16-18 speed nut (A, Figure 1) onto rear frame

support (E) through square hole (C) so that the threaded

side (B) is on the inside of support.

2. Install the 5/16-18 shoulder bolt (D) as shown.

3. Repeat on the other side.

4. Slide the hitch assembly (A, Figure 2) onto the right and

left shoulder bolts (B) of the rear frame support (C) .

Figure 2

5. Install the bag and cover support (A, Figure 3) to upright

support (B) using 3/8-16 x .875 bolt (C) and locknuts (D)

as shown.

Figure 3

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Assembly

6. Attach cover assembly (A, Figure 4) to cover support (B)

using hinge pivots (C). Secure cover using hinge pins

(D) and hair pins (E) as shown.

7. Set this assembly aside.

Figure 4

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Assembly

42 “ & 38”

Frame Hung

Mowers

Figure 7

Assemble Upper & Middle Tube

1. Slide middle tube (D, Figure 7) into upper tube (E).

2. See Figure 8 for correct hole location and secure the

upper tube (E) to middle tube using screw (F).

3. Slide middle tube (D) over lower chute (A). Fit hole in

strap (B) over pin (C).

Carriage Bolt and Push Nut Installation

on Mower Deck Housing

1. Secure the 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolts (A, Figure 5)

onto mower deck housing (C) using 5/16 push nuts (B).

Figure 5

Lower Discharge Chute Installation

1. Lift discharge deﬂ ector up (A), Figure 6).

2. Place the front hole of the lower chute (B) onto carriage

bolt (C) as shown. Slide front edge of lower chute (B)

under hinge bracket (D).

3. Place the rear hole of the lower chute (B) onto carriage

bolt (E) as shown.

4. Secure knob (F) onto carriage bolt (C) as shown.

5. Secure wing nut (H) onto carriage bolt (E) as shown.

Figure 6

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Operation

Collector Installation

1. Mount the hitch and frame assembly (A, Figure 8) onto

rear tractor frame.

2. Slide the upper tube (B) into cover (C) aligning ridge (D)

with cutout (E) as shown.

Figure 8

Attach Collector Bags

1. Raise the cover (A, Figure 9).

2. Attach collector bags (B) using grass bag hanger (C) to

bag hanger post (D).

Note: It may be necessary to fold seat forward to allow

cover to stay in the raised position.

Figure 9

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Operation

Before Operation

Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris

which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades.

Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day.

If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become

plugged.

For efﬁ cient bagging, air circulation under the mower

deck, through the chute and into the bag is very impor-

tant.

For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you

should make certain the underside of the mower and

the underside of the catcher lid are free from grass and

debris.

Make sure that there is a snug ﬁ t between mower deck,

blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

Mowing with the Catcher

Always operate with throttle at full speed when mowing.

Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass is too

long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground speed to a

minimum or to cut only half the width of the mower to pre-

vent clogging. If grass is long, operate with mower in high

cutting position for ﬁ rst pass, cutting again in a lower posi-

tion on a second pass.

Do not open the cover with mower engaged.

If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under

deck, the tube may be plugged or the bags may be full—

discontinue mowing, stop the unit, disengage the PTO, shut

off the engine and then empty the catcher or clear the tube.

After Operation

Remove any debris from the screen on the underside of the

lid.

The blower housing and tube should be removed for clean-

ing.

Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. Make sure that

there is a snug ﬁ t between mower deck, blower housing,

tubes, and grass catcher cover.

WARNING: ALWAYS shut off the tractor. Disengage

the PTO, and allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE

disconnecting or clearing tube, or emptying catcher.

Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason,

engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the

engine and remove the key.

To reduce ﬁ re hazard, keep the engine, rider and mower

free of grass, leaves and excess grease. Do not stop

or park rider over dry leaves, grass or combustible

materials.

CAUTION: Before you begin operating the unit be

certain you have read all of the safety and operational

information of this instruction sheet, as well as the

Operator’s Manual for the tractor and any other

attachments.

NOTE: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).

CAUTION: Do not leave grass in bagger containers.

Empty containers after each use and before storing.

Failure to do so may result in spontaneous combustion

which could develop into a ﬁ re.

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Operation

Collector Removal

1. Lift up cover (A Figure 11), then remove and empty bags (B).

CAUTION: Operation Without Bagger

For operation without bagger, the mower deﬂ ector MUST

be properly installed in the down position and retained by

the spring latch.

H G

Figure 11

2. Remove hitch and frame assembly (C) from rear of

tractor.

3. Loosen middle tube strap (D) from pin (F) on lower

chute (E). Remove middle/upper assembly.

4. Lift discharge deﬂ ector (G). Remove wing nut (H) from

carriage bolt (I).

5. Remove knob (J) from carriage bolt (K). then remove

lower chute (E) from mower deck.

Storing The Grass Catcher

Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild detergent

(other products may damage the tube). Remove any debris

from the screen on the underside of the lid.

If paint has been scratched on metal parts, touch up with

paint, or apply a thin ﬁ lm of oil to prevent corrosion.

Store in a dry area. Dry thoroughly before storing for a long

period of time. Always store away from moisture.

Storage

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Storage

Storing The Grass Catcher

Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild detergent

(other products may damage the tube). Remove any debris

from the screen on the underside of the lid.

If paint has been scratched on metal parts, touch up with

paint, or apply a thin ﬁ lm of oil to prevent corrosion.

Store in a dry area. Dry thoroughly before storing for a long

period of time. Always store away from moisture.

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Notes

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Repair Parts

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2-Bin Bagger Group - 42 inch

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.

2-Bin Bagger Group - 42 inch

Footnotes

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SCREW, 1/4-20 x 1/2 1 004X24MA 1

SCREW, 1/4-20 x 1 2 004X71MA 1

WINGNUT, 5/16-18 3 014X86MA 1

PIN, Cover Hinge, 3/8 x 3-3/4 4 054407ZMA 2

HANDLE, Connect Tube 5 054416ZMA 1

HANDLE, Plastic 6 054537MA 1

PIN, Latch 7 054563MA 1

SCREW, 1/4 x 3/4 8 26X239MA 1

CLAMP 10 1672023ASM 2

BAG, Grass 14 1703764SM 2

HANGER, Grass Bag Hoop,Twin 17 1703807ASM 2

SUPPORT, Upright, Twin 22 1707526ASM 1

BOLT, Shoulder, 5/16-18 x 1/2 x 3/4 Shoulder, G5 25 1728976SM 2

* MYLAR OVERLAY 27 ----- 1

* STICKER, Serial Number 28 ----- 1

KNOB, 5 Lobe, 5/16-18 x 3/4 30 1733098SM 1

HOOP, Twin Catcher 31 1733491SM 2

EDGING, 12 Long PVC 32 1733709SM 2

ELBOW, Upper Tube 34 1733885SM 1

Tube, Clear 37 1734299SM 1

Tube, Boot, Black 38 1734367SM 1

CROSS SUPPORT 39 1736026YP 1

BRACKET, Upright 40 1736028AYP 1

PLATE, Bagger Mount 41 1736029AYP 2

BRACKET, Hitch Support 42 1736030AYP 1

COVER & SCREEN ASSEMBLY 43 1736656YP 1

PIVOT, Hinge 44 1736886AYP 2

LOCKWASHER, Spring, 5/16 45 1917356SM 4

NUT, Hex 5/16-18 46 1917372SM 4

PIN, Quick, 1-7/8 47 1918196SM 2

CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4, G5 49 1920415SM 8

NUT, Hex Flange, 3/8-16 Whiz Lock 52 1928352SM 12

NUT, Hex, 1/4-20 53 1928372SM 2

NUT, Hex Flange, 1/4-20 Top Lock, Small 54 1930642SM 2

BOLT, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 3/4 G5 55 1931333SM 6

BOLT, Carriage, 3/8- 16 x 1, G5 56 1931350SM 4

NUT, Hex, Ny-Lock, 10-24 57 1933896SM 2

NUT, Push, 5/16 58 1933988SM 2

BOLT, Carriage, 1/4-20 x 5/8, G5 61 1960252SM 5

NUT, Hex Flange, 1/4-20 Whiz Lock, Small 63 1960294SM 4

SCREW, Truss Head, Phillips, #10-24 x 0.75 66 1960404SM 2

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2-Bin Bagger Group - 42 inch

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.

2-Bin Bagger Group - 42 inch

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NUT, Speed, 5/16-18 68 1960717SM 2

STRAP, Hood, Rubber 69 2171600SM 1

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Torque Specification Chart

FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%)

Hardware

Grade

SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8

Size Of

in/lbs in/lbs

in/lbs

Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm.

8-32

2.1

3.4

4.6

8-36

2.3

3.5

4.9

10-24

3.1

4.9

6.8

10-32

3.5

5.5

7.7

1/4-20

7.6 810.9 12 16.3

1/4-28

8.6 10 13.6 14 19.0

5/16-18 11 15.0 17 23.1 25 34.0

5/16-24 12 16.3 19 25.8 27 34.0

3/8-16 20 27.2 30 40.8 45 61.2

3/8-24 23 31.3 35 47.6 50 68.0

7/16-14 30 40.8 50 68.0 70 95.2

7/16-20 35 47.6 55 74.8 80 108.8

1/2-13 50 68.0 75 102.0 110 149.6

1/2-20 55 74.8 90 122.4 120 163.2

9/16-12 65 88.4 110 149.6 150 204.0

9/16-18 75 102.0 120 163.2 170 231.2

5/8-11 90 122.4 150 204.0 220 299.2

5/8-18 100 136 180 244.8 240 326.4

3/4-10 160 217.6 260 353.6 386 525.0

3/4-16 180 244.8 300 408.0 420 571.2

7/8-9 140 190.4 400 544.0 600 816.0

7/8-14 155 210.8 440 598.4 660 897.6

1-8 220 299.2 580 788.8 900 1,244.0

1-12 240 326.4 640 870.4 1,000 1,360.0

Hex Head Capscrew

Hex Nut

Lockwasher

Washer

Carriage Bolt

NOTES

1. These torque values are to be used for all hardware

excluding: locknuts, self-tapping screws, thread forming

screws, sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews.

2. Recommended seating torque values for locknuts:

a. for prevailing torque locknuts - use 65% of grade 5

torques.

b. for flange whizlock nuts and screws - use 135% of

grade 5 torques.

3. Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings, all torque

values must meet this specification.

Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications

Common Hardware Types

Screw, 1/2 x 2

Body

Diameter

Body

Length

Inside

Diameter

Nut, 1/2”

Marks

3/8” Bolt or Nut

Wrench—9/16”

3/8

5/16” Bolt or Nut

Wrench—1/2”

5/16

1/4” Bolt or Nut

Wrench—7/16”

1/4

1/2” Bolt or Nut

Wrench—3/4”

1/2

DIA.

7/16

DIA.

7/16” Bolt or Nut

Wrench (Bolt)—5/8”

Wrench (Nut)—11/16”

Wrench & Fastener Size Guide

Standard Hardware Sizing

When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the

Nominal size

, meaning the

inside diameter

is 1/2 inch; if a

second number is present it represent the

threads per inch

When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2”, this

means the

Nominal size

, or

body diameter

is 1/2 inch; the

second number represents the

threads per inch

(16 in this

example, and the final number is the

body length

of the

bolt or screw (in this example 2 inches long).

The guides and ruler furnished below are designed to

help you select the appropriate hardware and tools.

1/4 3/4

1/2

1/4 3/4

1/2

1/4 3/4

1/2

1/4 3/4

1/2

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