Operator`s manual

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Section 2
Units equipped with a 48" cutter deck will need to 7.
have the right hand front cutter deck hang chain
replaced with the brackets included with this grass
catcher accessory. For 52" units, proceed to step 10.
Remove the cutter deck hang chain and hardware 8.
from the right front corner of the cutter deck.
Install the cutter deck lift link (p/n 426025) and 9.
secure using the hardware provided. See Figure 2-4.
Cutter Deck
Lift Link
Spacer
Bolt 3/8-16 x 1
-1/2”Grade 8
Bolt 3/8-16
x 1-3/4
3/8” Flatwasher
48" Cutter Deck Bracket InstallationFigure 2-4.
Install the blower assembly to the mounting bracket 10.
and secure with the mounting pin. See Figure 2-5.
Align the blower assembly with the discharge 11.
opening of the cutter deck. Tighten the hardware for
the mounting bracket. See Figure 2-5.
Install the quick pin through the rear hole in the 12.
discharge chute mounting bracket. See Figure 2-5.
RIGHT SIDE OF
CUTTER DECK SHOWN
(Note: Some parts not shown for viewing purposes.)
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BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING
BRACKET
MOUNTING PIN
TIGHTEN MOUNTING
BRACKET HARDWARE
HAIR
PIN
QUICK
PIN
Blower InstallationFigure 2-5.
Install the belt to the spindle pulley. When replacing 13.
the belt. See Figure 2-6.
FRONT SIDE
IDLER PULLEY
BACK SIDE
IDLER PULLEY
BLOWER
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY
Belt RoutingFigure 2-6.
Install the new belt covers and secure. See items 14.
number 1 and number 21 on page 12 of the Blower
Mounting Components section in this manual for
proper installation.
Remove the rear skid plate mounting hardware from 15.
the outside two holes. See Figure 2-7.
Install the mounting pins and spacers on to the rear 16.
of the machine. Secure using EIGHT (8) 3/8-16 x 1"
hex head bolts, and six (6) 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts.
See Figure 2-8.
Hopper Mounting Hardware InstallFigure 2-7.
With help from an assistant, install the hopper 17.
assembly to the machine and secure with the ring
pins. See Figure 2-8.