Page 2 - CONTENTS; KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM
CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new collection system. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ depart...
Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.; GENERAL OPERATION; DO NOT; SLOPE OPERATION; Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
4 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand and follow all ins...
Page 4 - CHILDREN; Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not; SERVICE; CAUTION; In order to prevent accidental starting
5 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DO NOT • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. • Do not mow near drop-off, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or dit...
Page 6 - you are seated on the mower in the operator’s position.; CONTAINER CONTENTS; BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER:
7 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all parts and packing materials from carton. TOOLS REQUIRED • 7 / 16 " Wrench or ratchet and socket • ½" Wrench or ratchet and socket • 7 / 8 " Socket • Torque Wrench • Phillips Head Screwdriver • Hacksaw • Pliers NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) and left ha...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY; pulley to the spindle.; Position blower over the discharge tabs on the
8 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck configuration will vary by size and model) 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position.3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove from the center deck pulley. (See Oper...
Page 8 - INSTALLING DRIVE BELT; INSTALLING BELT COVERS; TRIMMING MIDDLE CHUTE; INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE
9 ASSEMBLY 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or disengaged. 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to illustration for proper routing. 3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and engage in the latch. 3 INSTALLING DRIVE BELT Rear Of Deck Idler Pulleys Outer Pulley Tw...
Page 9 - INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT
10 2. Install the bagger mount tube to the rear guard with 5 / 16 -18 x 3¼ bolts and flange nuts from kit. NOTE: Depending on model, rear guard hole may need to be drilled out to 5 / 16 " if kit hardware is too large. 3. Install kit support straps on the outside of the mount tube as shown in the...
Page 10 - INSTALLING CHUTE SUPPORT; Bolt cast weight to weight brackets using; bolts; Slide both weight brackets over the front tube on; INSTALLING WEIGHT KITS; DO NOT operate mower with grass; MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY; Assistance from another person may ease; Lift and rotate cover to align the cover brackets
11 1. Position upper chute support against bagger inlet, flush at outer edges. See Illustration. 2. Using support as a template, drill two 3 / 8 holes into bagger hood. Upper Chute Support Bagger Inlet Nut Bagger Hood Flat Washers Hex Bolt Flex Trim 3. Secure upper chute support to hood with hex bol...
Page 11 - INSTALLING SPACER PLUGS; TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING; Follow the mower operation instructions in you; NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of
12 Remove plastic end caps from the center two bag 1. support arms. Fully insert spacer plugs into the ends of the support tubes. It may be necessary to tap the spacers into place with a hammer or mallet. Replace the plastic end cap back over the spacer. The additional extension will hold the hood m...
Page 12 - OPERATION; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; Always observe safety rules when performing any; For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.; STORAGE; When grass catcher is to be stored for a period
13 • 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. a. Disengage blades, place motion control levers in neutral position. - Unlatch and raise cover. - Slide out containers and disp...
Page 13 - REPAIR PARTS
14 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 Torque to 30 ft/lbs 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 39 26 25 29 30 38 28 24 1 2 3 6 10 12 14 15 23 33 34 35 36 31 44 32 37 44 43 11 40 47 48 50 51 52 53 51 42 45 46 27 49 48 41 45 40 47 44 55 11 59 56 11 40 56 11 60 12 REPAIR PARTS 57 54
Page 16 - x 3⁄4; DESCRIPTION; LOCK
17 539 108081 1.. .... 1 .... SCREW, SPEC 10-14 x ½ 539 108082 2.. .... 1 .... INDICATOR, BAG DUMP 539 108083 3.. .... 2 .... SCREW 10-24 x 1 1 / 8 539 108084 4.. .... 3 .... WASHER 3 / 16 x ¾ 539 108085 5.. .... 2 .... SPACER, SPLIT 539 108086 6.. .... 2 .... NUT, ACORN 10-24 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DES...
Page 20 - STD FLT
21 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS 539 111587 1.. .... 1 .... WEIGHT PLATE 522 923202 2.. .... 2 .... WEIGHT BRACKET 521 996501 3.. .... 8 .... NUT 3 / 8 -16 HEX FLANGE 539 108271 4.. .... 4 .... HCS 3 / 8 -16 x 3½ 539 101341 5.. .... 4 .... HCS 3 / 8 -16 x...