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Z1-9 Collection System
Operators Manual Models: 968999196
Parts Manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
MANUAL NO. 540200896 REV. 02 (10-30-03)
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INDEX Operators Guide Specifications ............................................................................................ 3 Features and Controls ............................................................................... 4 General Information ................................................................................... 5 Safety Procedures ..................................................................................... 5 Unpacking Instructions.............................
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SPECIFICATIONS Height 47 - 50 in. (119 - 127 cm.) 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.) 3 Total Capacity
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FEATURES & CONTROLS Exhaust Hood Inlet Arm Door Container Release Lever Upper Frame Lower Frame Hitch Bracket Hitch Drive Kit Hose Support Front Weight Hose Fan Front Weight Assembly Bar NOTE: Your Front Weight Bar and Hitch may look different from those shown in this diagram. 4
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SAFETY RULES Safety Procedures General Information This manual will assist you in the safe operation 1 - Training: and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna • Read the Operator’s manual. If the operator(s) equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the to operate the machine. Call your dealer or owner’s responsibility to explain this material to Husqvarna Customer Service if additional them. information is required. • Become familiar with the saf
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SAFETY RULES 3 - Operation 4 - Maintenance and Storage: • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. • Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. • Only operate in good light, keeping away from Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, holes and hidden hazards. cleaning, or repairing. • Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. • Clean grass and debris from muffler and engine Make turns gradually and at slow speed. Do to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel sillage. not operate acros
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ASSEMBLY 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 Z1-9. Assembly Instructions Frame Assembly Tools Required: 1. 3/4" wrench Lower Upper 2. Ratchet Frame Frame 3. 3/4" socket 1. Position the Lower Frame inside the Upper Frame. 2. Align holes corresponding to desired position of frame. 3. Secure with eight (8) 1/2”
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ASSEMBLY Mounting the Z1-9 NOTE: This portion of the assembly requires lifting the Z1-9; two people are required. Tools Required: 1. 9/16" wrench 2. Ratchet 3. 9/16" socket Upper Frame Hitch Hitch Bracket Lower Frame Wire Lock Pin 1. Install the Hitch from the Custom Kit accord- ing to the instruction sheet included in that carton. 2. Slide the Z1-9 into the hitch. 3. Line up holes in the Hitch and Z1-9 and secure with two (2) 3/8” wire lock pins. 4. Position the Hitch Brackets so that they
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ASSEMBLY Spindle Drive & Drive Kit Assembly For use on mowers equipped with 42", 48", 12. Rest the fan assembly onto the deck end and 52" or 61" decks: slide the pilot thru the 5/8” hole previously mentioned so that fan assembly is supported 1. Remove the discharge chute. by the pilot and the ¼” stop block welded under 2. Remove the right hand belt shield. the clamp at the front of the fan assembly. 3. Remove the deck belt from the right spindle Note: It may be necessary to swing the assembly
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ASSEMBLY Hose Trimming Tools Required: Utility Knife 3 Continue that cut through the webbing all the way around the hose so that it finishes just 1. Carefully measure the length needed. Re- across the support coil from where the member that although the hose is flexible, it original cut was started. will not stretch. 4. Use the utility knife to score the support coil 2. Measure the same length on the hose that between the beginning and end of the web needs to be trimmed, and with the uti
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OPERATION Operating the Vacuum 1. NEVER USE THE Z1-9 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 Z1-9 on slopes greater than 15 degrees. 4. The mower must be running in order to vacuum debris through the mower deck. 5. In heavy grass it may be necessary to mow and vacuum at a slower ground speed. 6. Never attempt to unclog the Z1-9 until both the mower’s engine and vacuum’s engine
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Transport For best results, clean exhaust screen inside container regularly. Instructions for doing this WARNING can be found in the Service section of this manual. The Z1-9 container must be completely empty while driving forward onto a trailer. If the Z1-9 must be loaded onto a trailer while there is still debris in the container, the mower must be backed up onto the trailer to avoid tipping. Storage Cleaning and Washing 1. Refer to engine manufacturer’s instructions f
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Caring For Vacuum Hoses Cleaning Exhaust Screen 1. Inspect hoses before each use. If hoses The exhaust screen on the Z1-9 is located inside have excessive wear, tears, or punctures, the container. For best results, clean exhaust replace immediately. screen regularty. 2. To prolong the life of the hose, periodically rotate hose and turn hose end to end. Refer Cleaning Instructions to Preventative Maintenance Schedule in this 1. Shut off all engines. manual. 2. Rel
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Trouble Shooting Guide DANGER Before servicing unit, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Turn engine off and remove 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 position. 2. Put switch in ON position. 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Add gasoline. 4. Stale gasoline. 4. Drain gasoline and
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PARTS ILLUSTRATION 15
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CONTAINER ASSEMBLY 27 26 2 24 16 28 1 11 4 6 12 18 7 15 8 13 3 17 4 25 12 8 17 10 9 23 19 20 14 7 21 5 22 17 16
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CONTAINER ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 ......... 539108970 ....... 1.......... CONTAINER ASM. 2 ......... 540200873 ....... 1.......... EXHAUST ASM. 3 ......... 540200691 ....... 2 .......... CLEVIS PIN, 1/4 X 2 3/4 4 ......... 540099082 ....... 4.......... HAIR PIN, #13 5 ......... 540200872 ....... 1.......... DOOR ASM. 6 ......... 540200692 ....... 2 .......... CLEVIS PIN, 3/8 X 1 3/4 7 ......... 540030425 ....... 4.......... ROD END 8 ......... 540200690 ....... 4.
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FRAME ASSEMBLY 19 17 18 16 14 11 15 9 13 12 2 8 11 10 7 3 6 5 4 6 1 20 7 ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 ......... 540062072 ....... 1.......... LOWER FRAME 2 ......... 540200510 ....... 1.......... UPPER FRAME 3 ......... 540099069 ....... 8..........BOLT, 1/2-13 X 1 1/4 4 ......... 540099020 ....... 4..........BOLT, 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 5 ......... 540093082 ....... 8..........NUT, 1/2-13, NYLOC 6 ......... 540000415 ....... 8.......... WASHER, 3/8 7 ......... 540099065 ....... 4.....
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HITCH & FRONT WEIGHT BAR ASSEMBLY 540200809 540092731 540099668 540200932 540092531 FRONT WEIGHT QTY 2 INCLUDED WITH COLLECTION UNIT QTY 1 INCLUDED WITH CUSTOM KIT SEE INSTRUCTION SHEET INCLUDED WITH CUSTOM KIT FOR PARTS LIST. 19
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SPINDLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY 19 5 22 28 21 23 7 1 20 6 27 24 39 2 23 14 27 4 21 40 10 46 36 42 9 37 35 25 11 13 33 14 26 44 18 34 30 46 8 28 31 29 8 32 45 43 12 15 41 17 15 16 27 38 28 29 28 29 3 20
