Page 2 - INDEX
4 WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con- tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. INDEX Operators Guide General Information ......................................................
Page 3 - SAFETY RULES
5 SAFETY RULES Safety Procedures 1 - Training: • Read the Operator’s manual. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is theowner’s responsibility to explain this material tothem. • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator’s controls, and safetysigns. • All...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY
8 ASSEMBLY 10. Lift Clamshell assembly onto (539 114781) Mount Bracket, Lower. Position tubes onbottom of clamshell on out side of the tubeson (539 114781) Mount Bracket, Lower. 11. Secure with (539 119372) Hinge Pin and (539115501) Cotter Pin. 12. Hook both (539 114783) Linkage, Support into (539 1...
Page 9 - CAUTION
11 ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS - RAM 1. Bolt cast weight and two weight brackets to-gether using four bolts (539 106492, 3/8 x 23/4”) and four nuts (539 976979, 3/8” nyloc). 2. Slide both weight brackets over the front tubeon the frame. Be sure to position in the cen-ter of the frame. 3. Secure with four...
Page 10 - FRONT WEIGHTS - KODIAK
12 ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS - KODIAK CAST COUNTERWEIGHT WEIGHT BAR HOLD DOWN FRONT WEIGHT BAR 1. Remove mower foot plate and floor pan.2. Align weight bar to the front of the frame. See diagram. 3. Secure weight bar to mower frame with four 5/16-18 x 1 1/4” hex bolts from kit, reuse thefour 5-16” wash...
Page 11 - OPERATION; Operating the Collection System
13 OPERATION Operating the Collection System 1. NEVER USE THE COLLECTION SYSTEMWITHOUT THE B L O W E R A S S E M B LYAND HOSES SECURELY ATTACHED. 2. Make sure hoses are connected at bothends. Inspect hoses prior to each use. 3. Do not use the unit on slopes greater than10 degrees. 4. The mower must ...
Page 12 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE; Preventative Maintenance Schedule; WARNING; Cleaning and Washing
14 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Preventative Maintenance Schedule Item Before Every Every Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours Inspect/Clean Poly Mesh X X Check/Tighten Nuts & Bolts X Check/Tighten Hoses X Turn Hose End to End X Rotate Hose X Clean Machine X WARNING The collection system must be ...
Page 13 - Caring For Hoses; Cleaning Poly Mesh
15 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Caring For Hoses 1. Inspect hoses before each use. If hoses have excessive wear, tears, or punctures, replaceimmediately. 2. To prolong the life of the hose, periodically ro- tate hose and turn hose end to end. Refer toPreventative Maintenance Schedule in thismanual. 3. Av...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting Guide; DANGER
16 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of Vacuum. 1. Hose or hood inlet clogged. 1. Remove hose and clean inlet. 2. Container full. 2. Inspect and empty. 3. Poly mesh plugged. 3. Clean poly mesh. Unusual vibration 1. Solid object jammed in unit. 1. Check and remove any or ...
Page 16 - CLAMSHELL ASSEMBLY
18 CLAMSHELL ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 REF. REF. 3
Page 18 - CLAMSHELL REAR ASSEMBLY
20 CLAMSHELL REAR ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 10 10 18 10 12
Page 20 - CLAMSHELL FRONT ASSEMBLY
22 CLAMSHELL FRONT ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 25 26 27 28 24 25 20 15 19 18 23 18 23 18 18 23 16
Page 22 - CLAMSHELL LINKAGE - RAM
24 CLAMSHELL LINKAGE - RAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 5 10
Page 24 - CLAMSHELL LINKAGE - KODIAK
26 CLAMSHELL LINKAGE - KODIAK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 6 3 10