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ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Clean Sweep
Triple Catcher
Clean Sweep Triple Catcher
Mfg. No. Description
1694390 Hitch & Tube Kit (For Use With Legacy XL / 2000 / 2900)
1694389 Clean Sweep Triple Catcher
1725580
Rev. 01
Rev Date 01/2004
TP 100-3898-01-AT-SMAN
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Table of Contents Assemble Catcher Bags ..................................8 Safety Rules & Information General Warnings............................................2 Install Cover.....................................................8 Safety Decals ..................................................2 Removing & Reattaching the Triple Catcher Removing the Grass Catcher ..........................9 General Operating Information Mowing with the Triple Catcher........................3 Reattaching the Gr
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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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Initial Hitch Installation - Models with out 3-Point Hitch C B A C E B G D D A A F Figure 1. Install Side Brackets A. Side Brackets E. Lockwashers, 1/2 Figure 2. Install Hitch Assembly B. Spacers F. Clevis Pins A. Hitch Assembly C. Nuts, 1/2-13 G. Safety Clips B. Lockwashers, 1/2 D. Capscrews, 1/2-13 x 2-1/2 C. Nuts, 1/2-13 D. Capscrews, 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 INITIAL HITCH INSTALLATION - MODELS WITHOUT 3-POINT HITCH Install Hitch B 1. Mount two side brackets (A, Figure 1) to the same side of the fra
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Initial Hitch Installation Models with 3-Point A A B C B C C D E D E E Lift arm must Figure 4. Install Side Brackets be above lower A. Tube Assembly & Mounting Hardware hole. B. Clevis Assembly & Mounting Hardware C. Lower Link & Chain Assembly D. Hair Pin F E. Clevis Pin D INITIAL HITCH INSTALLATION - Figure 5. Install Side Brackets MODELS WITH 3 POINT HITCH A. Hair Pin Clip B. Back Plate Install Hitch C. Hitch Pin D. Clevis Pin 1. Remove the tube assembly & mounting hardware (A, E. Lift A
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Initial Collector Assembly - All Models E D D E G B B A A H E F E C G H C F Figure 7. Install RH Discharge Back Plate Figure 6. Install LH Discharge Back Plate A. Back Plate A. Back Plate B. Front Plate B. Front Plate C. 5/16-18 Nuts & Lockwashers C. 5/16-18 Nuts & Lockwashers D. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Carriage Bolts D. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Carriage Bolts E. 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Carriage Bolts E. 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Carriage Bolts F. Locknut, 5/16-18 F. Locknut, 5/16-18 G. 5/16-18 x 1 Capscrew G. 5/16-18 x 1 Capscre
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Initial Installation & Assembly C D J E I J K F B A H K J M L J H A. Deflector H. Nut B. Back Plate I. Capscrew, G C. Capscrew, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 5/16-18 x 1 J. Washer, 1/4 K G D. Socket K. Hook E. Upper Tube L. Locknut, 5/16-18 J J H F. Lower Tube M. Washer, 5/16 I G. Rubber Strap Figure 8. Assemble Tubes & Deflector A Holes for 54” Mowers Holes for 48” C & 60” Mowers B Figure 10. “S” Hook Hole Locations Figure 9. Mount Deflector and Tube Pivot the back plate (B) using the four 5/16-18 x 1” ca
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Initial Installation & Assembly G A H F B E A B D C Figure 12. Install the Bags A. Bags Figure 11. Assemble Catcher Bags B. Back Plate A. Clip E. Clamp B. Cloth Bag F. Nut C. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Carriage Bolt G. Lockwasher C D. Hanger Bracket H. Wire Hoop A Assemble Catcher Bags See Figure 11. 1. Insert the wire hoop (H) through the cloth bag (B). 2. Install the clamp (E) and hanger bracket (D). Secure with two 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolts (C), lockwashers (G), and nuts (F). Install Cover B 1. See
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Removing & Reattaching Grass Catcher A B A B D C C D Figure 15. Remove the Cover A. Cover C. Hinge B. Hinge Pin D. Hair Pin Clip Figure 17. Install Side Brackets A. Hair Pin Clip C. Hitch Pin B. Back Plate D. Lower Spacer A Figure 16. Remove the Bags A. Bags REMOVING THE GRASS CATCHER 1. Remove the hair pin clips (D, Figure 15) and hinge Figure 18. Front & Back Plate Assembly pins (B) and remove the cover (A). 2. Remove the bags (A, Figure 16) by lifting them off their hooks. Empty any gra
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Removing & Reattaching REATTACHING THE GRASS CATCHER B Models with out 3-Point Hitch 1. Set the front and back plate assembly on the pins (Figure 19). A 2. Secure with the long hitch pin (C, Figure 19) D C Figure 19. Install Back Plate, without 3-Point Hitch A. Hair Pin Clip B. Back Plate C. Hitch Pin D. Lower Spacer Models with 3-Point Hitch A B 1. Set the front and back plate assembly on the clevis pins (Figure 20). 2. Secure with the hitch pin (C, Figure 20). C E Lift arm must be above lowe
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Removing & Reattaching C A A B B Figure 210. Bags A. Bags B. Back Plate Figure 22. Install Cover 3. Hook the bags (A, Figure 21) on the back plate. A. Cover C. Hinges 4. Install the catcher cover (A, Figure 22 & 23) and B. Bags secure with the hinge pins (B) and hair pin clips (D). A NOTE: Push the hair pin clips all the way on or they will be bent by the hinge when the cover is opened. 5. Assemble the upper tube (A, Figure 24) and lower- tube (B) and attach them with a rubber strap (D). B At
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0 1 2 3 4 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Torque Specification Chart Hex Head Capscrew FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%) Washer No Hardware Lockwasher Marks Grade Carriage Bolt SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Hex Nut Size Of in/lbs in/lbs in/lbs Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. Standard Hardware Sizing 8-32 19 2.1 30 3.4 41 4.6 When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the
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