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Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Normal Removal & Installation Collector Installation ......................................10 Collector Removal .........................................11 NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” arereferred to as seen from the operating position. Safety Rules & Information General...
Page 4 - SAFETY DECALS; GENERAL WARNINGS; Attachment Decal; WARNING
2 Safety Rules& Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control ofunit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The trian-gle in text signifies important cautions or warnin...
Page 5 - General; After Operation; CAUTION
Before Operation Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debriswhich 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 becomeplugged. For efficient bagging, air circulation under themow...
Page 6 - Initial Installation
InitialInstallation 4 Before beginning any service work turn off thePTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). WARNING Figure 1. Install Spacer (left side shown)A. Speed Nut, 5/16-18B. Threaded SideC. Square HoleD. Shoulder Bolt, 5/16-18E. Rear Frame Sup...
Page 7 - Tube Component Assembly; Baffle Installation
5 Tube Component Assembly Baffle Installation 1. Determine which baffle to use. See Figure 4 Chart. 2. Lift side discharge chute (H, Figure 4). 3. Insert baffle (F) through discharge opening and posi- tion baffle into place. 4. Tighten carriage bolts (A) and nuts (E) on baffle (F). 5. Tighten carria...
Page 8 - Component Installation
6 Component Installation Figure 6. Lower Chute to Boot InstallationA. Pin, LatchB. Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 5/8C. Locknut, 1/4-20D. Lower ChuteE. Locknut, Center Lock, 5/16-18F. Strap, RubberG. Locknuts, Whiz Lock, 5/16-18H. Rod, Boot MountI. Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 J. Capscrew, Hex Head,...
Page 9 - Install Upright Support & Bag Support Bracket
Install Upright Support & Bag Support Bracket 7 Figure 8. Install Upright SupportA. HitchB. Upright SupportC. Capscrews, 3/8-16 x 1D. Locknuts, 3/8-16 A INSTALL UPRIGHT SUPPORT TO HITCH 1. Install the upright support (B, Figure 8) to hitch (A) and secure with 3/8-16 x 1 capscrews (C) and lock-nu...
Page 10 - Cover and Bag Installation
Cover and Bag Installation 8 Figure 10. Install Cover AssemblyA. Bag Support BracketB. Cover AssemblyC. Cover Hinge PinsD. Hair PinsE. Hinge Pivots D INSTALL COVER ASSEMBLY 1. Attach cover assembly (B, Figure 10) to bag support bracket (A) using hinge pivots (E). Secure coverusing cover hinge pins (...
Page 11 - Tube Installation
9 Tube Installation C D E A B Figure 12. Install Lower TubeA. Lower Chute RodB. Mounting PlateC. Rubber StrapD. Discharge DeflectorE. Locknut LOWER TUBE INSTALLATION 1. Lift discharge deflector up (D, Figure 12). 2. Insert lower chute rod (A) into mounting plate (B). 3. Pull rubber strap (C) and sec...
Page 12 - Normal Removal & Installation; Collector Installation
Normal Removal &Installation 10 A. Hitch Support Assembly J. DeflectorB. Cover K. Nut & Capscrew C. Pin L. Mounting plate D. Hair Pins M. Lower Chute Rod E. Bag N. Lower Chute F. Grass Bag Hanger O. Pin G. Upper Tube P. Strap, Middle H. Middle Tube Q. Ridge I. Strap, Boot R. Ridge Cutout E Q...
Page 13 - Normal Removal; Collector Removal
Normal Removal 11 Collector Removal 1. Unhook strap (P, Figure 15) from pin (O). Slide mid- dle tube (H) into upper tube (G) and remove middletube (H). Remove upper tube (G) from cover (B). 2. Lift up cover (B) remove and empty bags (E). 3. Unhook strap (I) from locknut and capscrew (K). Remove lowe...