HD Series Bagger Owner/Operator & Parts Manual Model 891003 – HD Series Three-Bag Bagger 03776000A 9/09 Printed in USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disclaimer 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate the unit unless all controls function as described in this manual. Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.
2. DANGER ROTATING PARTS 5. DANGER ROTATING PARTS Avoid Injury – Stay clear of rotating parts. Always keep feet and hands away from rotating parts. OL3030 6. DANGER! HOT SURFACES Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. DO NOT TOUCH parts which are hot from operation. Always allow parts to cool. OL0910 OT1281 Keep people away from unit while operating. 7.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to cool. ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch points. Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Understand: • How to operate all controls ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before operation.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark arrester, if it is used, must be maintained in effective working order by operator. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container. NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.
NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside a building where any ignition sources are present. Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool completely before storing in closed area or covering unit. Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from around muffler and engine, to help prevent fires. For extended storage, shut off fuel and clean unit thoroughly. See engine manual for proper storage. Lower cutting deck unless a positive mechanical lock is used.
ASSEMBLY Package Contents: WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.
1 2 3 23 22 4 21 5 6 20 7 8 9 19 18 10 17 24 16 11 15 12 14 Figure 3 9 13 ODD0182
INSTALL COUNTERWEIGHTS 1. Raise the rear of the unit and support it securely on jack stands. 2. Remove the hardware connecting the lower heat shield to the rear bumper and remove the lock nuts connecting the heat shield to the main frame.See Figure 5. CAUTION: Always install counterweights on the front axle before operating unit with bagger attached. Always remove counterweights from front axle when bagger is removed from the unit. NOTE: Do not remove the heat shield or the hex bolts from the frame.
4 Connect existing lower heat shield to bagger mount with hardware removed in step 2. 6 7 8 5 Tighten existing tapping screw. Figure 7 9. Install the bagger cover assembly (item 9) on the bagger mount weldment (item 4) with two 9/16 x 1-3/8 flat steel washers (item 13) and two 5/16-18 clamping knobs (item 14). Keep them loose until the bagger supports are installed. See Figure 8. Figure 6 CAUTION: Exhaust gases can melt mesh bags and cause a fire hazard.
9 Thread zoom bag frame (item 16) through sleeve in mesh xl bagger bag (item 15). 13 14 24 10 12 Install vinyl hose (item 17) on each end of frame and push the ends together. 5 24 12 11 5 Figure 8 INSTALL BAG ON FRAME (FIGURE 9) 1. Thread the zoom bag frames (item 16) through the sleeve on the open end of the mesh xl bagger bags (item 15). 2. Install the vinyl hoses (item 17) on the ends of the zoom bag frames (item 16) and push the ends together.
INSTALL BAGS 3. Install the blower assembly (item 19) on the deck and secure it with the knob supplied in the blower mount kit. Install Bags on Catcher Frame CAUTION: Make sure the heat resistant side (smooth side) of the mesh bags faces the unit. Blower assembly and mounting bracket. 1. Install the mesh xl bagger bags (item 15) on bagger cover assembly (item 9) with the heat resistant side (smooth side) of the bags facing the unit.
Note twist here. INSTALL HOSE 52-inch deck shown. Other decks similar. 1. Install 7 x 63 hose (item 18) on blower assembly (item 19) and on the inlet adapter. Make sure the thumb latch on the inlet adapter captures one rib on the hose. Make sure the latch captures one rib on the hose. Route tapered section of the belt here. Route flat "back" side of belt here. Figure 12 5. Install the two coupling nuts to deck with two .31-18 x .75 round head square neck bolts with Loctite patch as shown in Figure 13.
REMOVAL Removing Bagger Kit 1. Lift thumb latch and remove hose from blower assembly and bagger assembly (see figure 14 on page 14). 2. Remove belt guard. 3. Remove V-belt from double pulley (see figure 12 on page 14). 4. Remove blower assembly (see figure 11 on page 13). 5. Re-install the original belt cover. 6. Install discharge chute. CAUTION: Deflected material may cause injury.
OPERATION Unclogging Bagger WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: MOVING PARTS can cut or amputate body parts. NEVER attempt to clear blower assembly while engine is running. Before Each Use 1. Check bagger parts for wear, deterioration or damage. Replace ONLY with original manufacturer service parts before operating. ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, and wait for moving parts to stop. Sharp edges can cut.
MAINTENANCE Replacing Bagger Belt (Figure 15) Ariens and Gravely Dealers will provide any service or adjustments that may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. 1. Remove belt guard. 2. Remove old or damaged belt. 3. Install new belt on blower assembly pulley and the double pulley. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Note twist here. Maintenance Schedule 52-inch deck shown. Other decks similar.
STORAGE Clean plastic surfaces with sponge and mild detergent. Dry with a soft cloth. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Remove all debris from mesh bags before storing. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. from unit. IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water. DO NOT store unit outdoors. Store in a clean, dry area. Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Inspect moving parts for damage and wear.
PARTS LIST SAFETY DECALS 1 5 2 6 3 4 OEe002 Item Part No. Qty.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY TO MOWER DECK 3 11 2 4 18 14 12 19 7 10 2 9 8 17 6 16 12 5 3 1 13 OAe005 15 20
BLOWER ASSEMBLY TO MOWER DECK (CONT.) Item Part No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 00166000 06439300 07534800 03395000 03398000 06200007 03394651 03394700 06536100 06545400 06223600 07000018 06543500 07211600 07211500 07242600 03394151 03394351 03394451 03394551 06114400 06212100 06435800 07000027 06200002 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Description Housing, Blower Washer, Flat Steel .38 x 1.50 x .062 Knob, Clamping .
BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1 7 5 6 30 8 10 9 2 3 11 6 8 12 13 14 16 17 1 18 10 11 12 8 18 31 29 15 33 10 32 26 9 35 30 28 2 34 24 23 26 25 21 24 20 10 19 27 23 4 22 OEe006 22
BLOWER ASSEMBLY (CONT.) Item Part No. Qty.
MOUNTING ASSEMBLY 10 12 9 6 4 1 7 11 8 11 3 2 6 5 2 24 2
MOUNTING ASSEMBLY (CONT.) Item Part No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 03735551 05948700 06545500 03735651 03735751 06714800 03735851 07412900 06442000 07534800 06529600 03372951 1 6 4 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 Description Weldment, Bagger Head Mount Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 1.00 Grade 5 Nut, .38-16 Nyloc Flange Weldment, Left Bagger Support Weldment, Right Bagger Support Pin, Hair #25 Shield, Heat Deflection Screw, Tapping .38-16 x 0.50 Washer, Flat Steel .563 x 1.38 x .105 Knob, Clamping .
BAGGER COVER ASSEMBLY 5 3 1 6 3 17 2 16 7 19 15 18 12 5 23 14 3 1 29 11 28 12 13 27 22 8 3 30 26 4 28 9 5 25 20 21 3 10 12 24 26
BAGGER COVER ASSEMBLY (CONT.) Item Part No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 06802500 00165800 03803800 00548400 06714800 06436200 00292600 07534100 00486100 07000026 06815300 06442700 00165900 06219900 00453000 00450851 06543500 00168300 00294400 00166900 02747500 03372951 00174851 03370700 00663200 00677000 03752800 03752900 03765451 03765851 11 1 40 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 26 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 1 3 1 2 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Description Rivet, Pop .187 x .
COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY 2 1 3 7 5 2 6 3 4 OEe007 4 Item Part No. Qty. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 03400051 07415400 06224100 06542000 06225900 06500010 00172000 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 Description Counterweight Bracket Screw, .38-16 x .75 Self-Tapping Bolt, Round Head Square Neck .38-16 x 1.25, Grade 5 Nut, Locking Top Flange .38-16 Bolt, Round Head Square Neck .50-13 x 5.00 Nut, Locking Top Flange .
Two-Year Limited Lawn and Garden Consumer Ride-On Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens and Gravely brand consumer products manufactured and sold by Ariens after December 31, 2007 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase.
Exceptions and Limitations • Batteries are warranted only for a period of 12 months after date of purchase, on a prorated basis. For the first 90 days of the warranty period, a defective battery will be replaced free of charge. If the applicable warranty period is more than 90 days, Ariens will cover the prorated cost of any defective battery, for up to 12 months after the date of purchase.
Ariens Company GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com or www.gravely.
