Page 2 - INDEX
2 Operators Guide Specifications .............................................................................................. 3Features and Controls ................................................................................. 4General Information .................................................
Page 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
3 Length 38 in. (97 cm.) Width (without hose or blower) 34.5 in. (94 cm.) Width (with hose and blower) 49 in. (124 cm.) Deck Options 42”48” Weight (without spindle drive/blower assembly) 170 lb. (77 kg.) Weight (with spindle drive/blower assembly) 235 lb. (107 kg.) Total Capacity 11.5 cu ft (9.2 bu....
Page 5 - 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 7 - Unpacking Instructions; Assembly Instructions; Frame Assembly; ASSEMBLY
7 Unpacking Instructions 1. Wear gloves and eye protection. Remove wood pieces. 2. Cut straps around carton and remove top. NOTE: Watch for nails and wood splinters. 3. Slide carton sleeve out of bottom tray and lift over Z9. Assembly Instructions Frame Assembly UpperFrame Lower ASSEMBLY Frame Tools...
Page 8 - Mounting the Z9
8 1. Install the Hitch from the Custom Kit accord- ing to the instruction sheet included in thatcarton. 2. Slide the Z9 into the hitch.3. Line up holes in the Hitch and Z9 and se- cure with two (2) 3/8” wire lock pins. 4. Position the Hitch Brackets so that they are aligned with the holes on the top...
Page 10 - Door Tightness Adjustment; Hose Trimming
10 Door Tightness Adjustment Rod End Arm Door Clevis Pin Hose Trimming Tools Required: Utility Knife 1. Carefully measure the length needed. Re- member that although the hose is flexible, itwill not stretch. 2. Measure the same length on the hose that needs to be trimmed, and with the utilityknife, ...
Page 11 - OPERATION; Operating the Vacuum
11 OPERATION Operating the Vacuum 1. NEVER USE THE Z9 WITHOUT ALL HOSES AND SHIELDS SECURELY AT-TACHED. 2. Make sure all hoses are connected at both ends. Inspect hoses prior to each use. 3. Do not use the Z9 on slopes greater than 15 degrees. 4. The mower must be running in order to vacuum debris t...
Page 12 - Preventative Maintenance Schedule; SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE; Cleaning and Washing
12 Preventative Maintenance Schedule Item Before Every Every Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours Check Engine Oil Level X X Change Engine Oil X Change Air Cleaner Element X Replace Spark Plug X Inspect/Clean Exhaust Screen X X Check/Tighten Nuts & Bolts X Check/Tighten Hoses X Turn Hose End...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting Guide
14 Troubleshooting Guide ! DANGER ! Before servicing unit wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Turn engine off andremove the spark plug wire. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Does Not Start. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect wire. 2. Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF p...
Page 15 - PARTS ILLUSTRATION
Page 16 - CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
16 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 17 7 8 12 4 26 27 28
Page 18 - FRAME ASSEMBLY
18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 6 7 ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 ........ 62072 ............. 1 ........ LOWER FRAME2 ........ 200510 ........... 1 ........ UPPER FRAME3 ........ ER99069 ......... 8 ........ BOLT, 1/2-13 X 1 1/44 ........ ER99020 ......... 4 ........ BOLT...
Page 19 - HITCH & FRONT WEIGHT BAR ASSEMBLY
19 SEE INSTRUCTION SHEET INCLUDED WITH CUSTOM KIT FOR PARTS LIST. ER92531 FRONT WEIGHT QTY 2 INCLUDED WITH COLLECTION UNIT QTY 1 INCLUDED WITH CUSTOM KIT 200209 ER99668 ER92731 200810 HITCH & FRONT WEIGHT BAR ASSEMBLY
Page 20 - SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY
20 SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 23 27 21 28 28 29 27 15 8 29 28 14 38 46 46
Page 22 - DRIVE KIT ASSEMBLY
22 DRIVE KIT ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 ........ 108950 ............ 1 ........ 42 SHIELD .......... 108953 ............ 1 ........ 48 SHIELD.......... 108958 ............ 1 ........ 52 SHIELD.......... 108959 ............ 1 ........ 61 SHIELD 2* ....... 106739 ............ 1 ........ ...