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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Clean Sweep Twin Catcher Clean Sweep Twin Catchers Mfg. No. Description 1692149 Clean Sweep Twin Catcher (for 30” Mower Decks) 1692150 Clean Sweep Twin Catcher (for 34” Mower Decks) 1709142-08 Rev 04/2004 TP 100-2181-08-AT-UV
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MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2004 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Normal Installation & Removal General Warnings............................................2 Installation & Removal.....................................5 Safety Decals ..................................................2 Troubleshooting General Operating Instructions Chart................................................................7 Mowing with the Catcher .................................3 Initial Setup & Assembly Required Accessories..............
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The trian- gle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. GENERAL WARNINGS Know the unit’s controls and how to stop quickly. If the mower stalls or the collector chute plugs: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUALS. 1. Disengage the
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General Operating Instructions BEFORE OPERATION Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris which 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 become plugged. For efficient bagging, air circulation under the mower deck, through the chute and into the bag is very important. For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you should make certain the underside of the mower and the u
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Operation & Storage OPERATION WARNING Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass is For safety reasons grass and debris are to be too long or lush, it may be necessary to keep ground removed from tube and adapter only after engine speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width to pre- is shut off, key removed and all moving parts vent clogging. If grass is high, operate with mower in stopped. high cutting position. Cut the grass again in lower cutting position, if desired. WARNING
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Normal Installation & Removal INSTALLATION & REMOVAL NOTE: For first-time installation, refer to Initial Setup & Installation. NOTE: If mower deck is equipped with Mulching Kit, the mulching baffles must be removed for grass collection. Make sure the high-lift blades (34') or high-lift tabs (30') are installed per the Assembly Instructions at the back of this manual. 1. Install the grass bag and bracket assembly (A, figure 1) on the anchor assemblies (B) located on each side of the transmission
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Normal Installation & Removal Figure 3. A. Grass Bag Frame B. Support Bracket Figure 4. (30” Mower Shown) A. Adapter 3. Open grass bag cover and install grass bag frames B. Wing Nut (A, figure 3) to support brackets (B). C. Deflector D. Jam nut, 5/16-18 4. On 30" mower, lift the deflector (C) up and install the E. 1/2” Hole adapter (A, figure 4) to mower deck by hooking bracket over the rear carriage bolt and securing with jam nut (D) and positioning front slot on the adapter under wing nut (
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Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting instructions for the more common and easily corrected problems. For problems not covered in the table, see your dealer. WARNING To avoid serious Injury, perform maintenance on the grass catcher only after stopping the engine and waiting for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Always remove the ignition key before beginning the maintenance to prevent accidental starting of the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten a
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Initial Setup & Assembly 30” MODELS - BLADE AND ADAPTER ASSEMBLY Blade Assembly - 30” Mower 1. Remove the mower deck to access the blade or using an overhead hoist, elevate the front of the unit to access the mower blade. 2. Mount the lifts (B, Figure 6) to the discharge side of the blade as shown. Torque nuts to 14 ft. lbs. Adapter & Mounting Hardware Installation - D 30” Mower C 1. Install reinforcement strap (A, figure 7) inside the adapter and secure it to the top outer holes using two D 10
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Initial Setup - 30” Models E A C D E Drill 1/2" Hole 1/4" B 1" Figure 8. E A. Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 B. Cup C. Whiz Flange Nut, 5/16 D. Wing Nut E. Centerlock Nut, 5/16 Figure 9. (30” Mower Shown) A. Adapter B. Wing Nut C. Deflector D. Jam nut, 5/16-18 E. 1/2” Hole 3. Install 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 carriage bolt (A, figure 8) 4. Place adapter over rear carriage bolt (A, figure 9) and through front hole in mower deck along with cup (B), position front slot of adapter between mower deck whiz fla
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Initial Setup - 34” Models 34" MODELS - I H D E K BAFFLE, BLADE, & ADAPTER G B H ASSEMBLY Install Baffle F C 1. Remove mower deck from rider. Position mower deck J upright and support in this position. A 2. Position baffle with notched end towards discharge side opening, Install all hardware as shown in figure M 10. The notch must be positioned to clear the stone L guard weldment. 3. Tighten all hardware at the discharge side of baffle first, then tighten hardware at the middle of baffle, and
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Initial Setup - 34” Models Install Blades - Early Models with Splined Arbor 1. Remove existing discharge-side blade but retain hardware. Remove the retaining band (E, figure 11 b) from the arbor shaft and remove the existing splined adapter (3-3/8" O.D. F, figure 11b). This adapter can be discarded. The new 2" O.D. splined adapter sup- plied with the bagger can be used with regular or high-lift blades. Install the new 2" splined adapter with existing retaining band (E). 2. Install the new high-
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Initial Setup - All Models FRAME & BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS H Note: Units with 0510 transmissions use anchors (A, fig- D ure 13) with a notch, all other units use anchor with no notch. See Inset Figure 13. F 1. Assemble the two anchors (A, figure 13) to the trans- E mission housing using the 5/16-18 x 3 capscrews (B), washers (C) and nuts (E). Install the capscrews from A the bottom of transmission. Do not tighten hardware at this time. 2. Position support assembly (F, figure 13) on
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Initial Setup - All Models GRASS CATCHER ASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS NOTE: Cover and bag support are packaged as an assembly with long clevis pins and clips. It may be easier to separate components for the following step. 1. Install horizontal bag support (A, figure 14) to upright catcher support (B) holes as shown. Note that the open set of holes (D) is toward the discharge side of mower. Install four 3/8-16 x 7/8 capscrews (C) from the front and lightly secure with flange lock nuts. 2. Make sure ba
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Initial Setup - All Models 5. Open cover and fasten cable (A, figure 17) to tube support (B) to prevent cover from going over center when opened. Loop end of cable fits over washer (C). Figure 17. A. Cable B. Support C. Washer 6. Open grass bag cover and install grass bag frames (A, figure 18) to support brackets (B). Make sure cover handle latches to grass bag frames. Figure 18. A. Grass Bag Frame B. Support Frame 14
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Initial Setup - All Models 7. Apply dry talc powder to rubber seal at cover open- ing. Install tube (A, figure 19) as far as possible into opening to clear adapter and install over adapter. Figure 19. A. Tube B. Wire Form Location 8. Secure tube by moving wire form (A, figure 20) down over round cup (B) on adapter surface. Figure 20. A. Wire Form B. Round Cup 15
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Baffle Kit Installation Part No. 1686783 For Coronet / 400 / 2400 Series Riders Instructions D A C B Figure 1. Installation This kit adds a baffle to twin bag grass catchers Kit Contents: installed on Coronet / 400 / 2400 series riders. Part No. Qty. Description 1720375 1 Baffle INSTALLATION WARNING Before beginning any service work turn off the PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). 1. Remove the hardware (D) securing the plastic elbow (C) to
