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Operator and Parts Manual
Blower Kit
42" Collection System
966412801
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KNOW YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new collection system. It has been designed, engineered READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY and manufactured to give you the best possible RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING dependability and performance. YOUR BLOWER SYSTEM. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the Should you experience any problem you cannot parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating easily remedy, p
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CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .........................................................4 OPERATION .............................................................10 SERVICE ............................................................5 TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING ...................10 ASSEMBLY ................................................................6 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ..................10 STORAGE ........................................................ 11 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINER CONTEN
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand and follow all instructions in the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris manual and on the machine before starting. buildup which can touch hot exhaust/engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower dec
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an CHILDREN object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted • Never make adjustments or repairs with the to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume engine running. that children will remain where you last saw them. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, • NE
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ASSEMBLY INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1 2 1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck. (Deck 1. Position blower over the discharge tabs on the configuration will vary by size and model) deck and set blower onto the deck. 2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position. 2. Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the outside of the deck. 3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover from the deck. 4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and remove from the center
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ASSEMBLY INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TRIMMING MIDDLE CHUTE 3 5 1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or 1. Using the hacksaw, trim along the dashed line. disengaged. 2. Locate the middle chute, flat washer, hood latch, 2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to weld nut, lock washer and machine screw from kit. illustration for proper routing. 3. Install in the appropriate hole at the upper end of 3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and the middle chute, according to
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ASSEMBLY INSTALLING BAGGER MOUNT MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY 7 8 1. Using hardware provided in kit, attach support NOTE: Assistance from another person may ease mount to unit. mounting the cover assembly to mower. 1. Lift and rotate cover to align the cover brackets 2. Attach hanger bracket to support mount. Do not with support assembly tubes. fully tighten nuts at this time. 2. Slide the cover down over the support tubes until secure. Support Mount Hanger Bracket 3. Secure rear end of support s
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ASSEMBLY CONTAINER INSTALLATION CHUTE/HOOD INSTALLATION 10 11 1. Latch upper chute to middle chute. 1. Install containers on support frame, overlapping containers at center tube. 2. Insert upper chute into gasketed opening on the Note: One container should always overlap the hood assembly. other container at the center tube. 2. Close cover and lock latch handle over support tubes. Latch Handle WARNING! DO NOT operate mower unless containers are properly installed. Containers are subjec
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OPERATION • If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING or leaves, it is an indication that clogging has Follow the mower operation instructions in you mower occurred in the system or that the grass catcher operator’s manual. containers are full. When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where a. Disengage blades, place motion control levers grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been in neutral position. used, you are picking up thatch and debris that ha
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OPERATION STORAGE CAUTION When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, Do not leave grass in bagger etc. Store in a clean, dry place. containers. Empty containers after each use and before storing. Failure to do so may result in spontaneous combustion which could develop into CAUTION a fire. • DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher partially installed. • Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving mower seat to empty
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REPAIR PARTS 46 20 44 4 14 15 47 31 11 55 17 22 63 64 11 21 45 62 38 50 40 56 33 16 48 52 28 18 19 42 41 48 40 56 53 58 15 47 14 Torque to 23 49 11 32 30 ft/lbs 34 10 51 12 44 26 2 30 59 43 57 5 7 13 8 3 9 25 37 24 39 45 6 54 11 61 36 23 10 35 48 60 29 43 27 12 40 1 44 51 12
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REPAIR PARTS ITEM P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION ITEM P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 101977 .... 1 ....TRACTION SPRING 33.. 539 130336 .... 1 ....MOUNT, IDLER, LOWER 5 2.. 539 976952 .... 1 ....SCREW #10-24 x /8 RD HD 34.. 539 130337 .... 1 ....ARM, IDLER 5 3.. 539 976934 .... 1 ....BOLT, HEX /16-18 x ¾ 35.. 539 130338 .... 1 ....ARM, TENSION 4.. 539 104763 .... 1 ....RETAINER U TYPE 36.. 539 130339 .... 1 ....BRACKET, MOUNT, FRONT 5.. 539 105785 .... 1 ....DECAL, WARNING 37.. 539 130
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REP REPAIR P AIR PAR ARTS TS 2 12 10 11 8 7 4 4 5 6 9 3 1 14
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REP REPAIR P AIR PAR ARTS TS ITEM P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION ITEM P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 108081 .... 1 ....SCREW #10-14 x ½ 7.. 539 108088 .... 1 ....LATCH, HOOD 2.. 539 108082 .... 1 ....INDICATOR, BAG DUMP 8.. 539 108089 .... 1 ....WELD NUT, PLATED 1 3.. 539 108083 .... 2 ....SCREW #10-24 x 1 /8 9.. 522 739202 .... 1 ....CHUTE, UPPER 3 3 4.. 539 108084 .... 3 ....WASHER /16 x ¾ x 16 GA 10.. 539 109552 .... 2 ....WASHER /16 LOCK 5.. 539 108085 .... 2 ....SPACER, SPLIT 11.
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REPAIR PARTS 1 17 4 5 2 17 3 5 12 5 7 8 6 18 16 14 15 9 13 10 20 11 21 29 19 23 25 23 22 27 26 28 24 30 16
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REPAIR PARTS ITEM P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION ITEM P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1.. 539 111139 .... 1 ....COVER ASSY, COMPLETE 16.. 539 106312 .... 4 ....SCREW #10-24 x ¾ 2.. 532 127533 .... 1 ....SCREEN, COVER 17.. 539 108086 .... 9 ....NUT #10-24 ACORN 3.. 532 155042 .... 1 ....STRIP, REINFORCEMENT 18.. 532 127534 .... 1 ....GASKET 5 4.. 532 130895 .... 1 ....LATCH HANDLE, COVER 19.. 539 990188 .... 6 ....WASHER /16 SAE 5 5.. 539 976952 .... 9 ....SCREW #10-24 x /8 RD HD 20.. 522 80130
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